Home made potatoes gnocchi in pink sauce and basil

Prepare homemade potato gnocchi with a creamy pink sauce and fresh basil using simple ingredients and a straightforward cooking method.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Russet Potato (peeled and boiled)1Kg
All Purpose Flour (plus extra for dusting)300Grams
Egg (large, beaten)1Count
Salt1Tsp
Whole Milk250Milliliters
Heavy Cream100Milliliters
Tomato Paste100Grams
Parmesan Cheese (grated)100Grams
Olive Oil2Tbsp
Garlic (minced)2Clove
Basil (fresh, chopped)1Bunch
Black Pepper (freshly ground)0.5Tsp

Instructions

  1. Boil the peeled potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and let them cool slightly.
  2. Mash the potatoes until smooth. Add flour, beaten egg, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
  3. On a floured surface, divide the dough into sections. Roll each section into a long rope about 1 inch thick.
  4. Cut the ropes into 1-inch pieces. Roll each piece over the back of a fork to create ridges.
  5. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the gnocchi in batches until they float to the surface. Remove and set aside.
  6. In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  7. Add tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in whole milk and heavy cream. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
  8. Add grated parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Season with salt and black pepper.
  9. Add the cooked gnocchi to the sauce. Stir gently to coat the gnocchi evenly.
  10. Serve the gnocchi hot, garnished with fresh chopped basil.

Kitchen equipment

Potato MasherLarge PotFork