Gnocchi with Spicy Herb Sauce
Prep Time
15 Minutes
Cook Time
8 Minutes
Yield
Serves 4
Description
Most ingredients are available in Antonio’s Market!
Ingredients
For the Gnocchi-
1/2 cup Flour
1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 lb Russet Potatoes, Peeled, Boiled and Mashed
1 ea Egg
1 tsp Salt
For the Sauce-
1/2 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 ea Garlic Cloves, Sliced
2 tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
1 cup Basil Leaves
1 cup Flat-Leaf Parsley Leaves
4 tbsp Capers
1/2 tsp Dried Chile Flakes
2 tbsp Pine Nuts
Salt and Pepper, To Taste
Parmigiano-Reggiano
Method of Preparation
1. Combine the gnocchi ingredients in a food processor until well mixed.
2. Divide the dough into 2 large balls, then roll out to form a rope 3/4 inch in diameter.
3. Flick the pieces off with a fork and drop into boiling water.
4. When they rise to the top, they are done.
5. Meanwhile, combine the sauce ingredients in a food processor.
6. Pulse until a paste forms.
7. Toss together the sauce and gnocchi and sprinkle with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
8. Serve immediately.
Recipe Source
Tastes of Italia Magazine, April 2010 Issue