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
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Russet Potato (peeled and boiled) | 1 | Kg |
| All Purpose Flour (plus extra for dusting) | 300 | Grams |
| Egg (large, beaten) | 1 | Count |
| Salt | 1 | Tsp |
| Whole Milk | 250 | Milliliters |
| Heavy Cream | 100 | Milliliters |
| Tomato Paste | 100 | Grams |
| Parmesan Cheese (grated) | 100 | Grams |
| Olive Oil | 2 | Tbsp |
| Garlic (minced) | 2 | Clove |
| Basil (fresh, chopped) | 1 | Bunch |
| Black Pepper (freshly ground) | 0.5 | Tsp |
Instructions
- Boil the peeled potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and let them cool slightly.
- Mash the potatoes until smooth. Add flour, beaten egg, and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
- On a floured surface, divide the dough into sections. Roll each section into a long rope about 1 inch thick.
- Cut the ropes into 1-inch pieces. Roll each piece over the back of a fork to create ridges.
- 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.
- In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Add tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in whole milk and heavy cream. Simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Add grated parmesan cheese and stir until melted. Season with salt and black pepper.
- Add the cooked gnocchi to the sauce. Stir gently to coat the gnocchi evenly.
- Serve the gnocchi hot, garnished with fresh chopped basil.
Kitchen equipment
Potato MasherLarge PotFork
