Porchetta

Prepare potato gnocchi with a beet sauce and gorgonzola cheese using fresh ingredients and simple cooking techniques.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Russet Potato1Kg
All-purpose Flour300Grams
Egg1Count
Salt1Tsp
Beet3Count
Olive Oil2Tbsp
Garlic2Clove
Vegetable Broth250Milliliters
Gorgonzola Cheese150Grams
Parmesan Cheese50Grams
Black Pepper0.5Tsp
Fresh Basil1Bunch

Instructions

  1. Mash the boiled potatoes until smooth and let them cool slightly.
  2. Mix the mashed potatoes with flour, beaten egg, and salt to form a dough.
  3. Divide the dough into four parts and roll each into a long rope about 1 inch thick.
  4. Cut the ropes into 2 cm pieces and shape them with a fork to create ridges.
  5. Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the gnocchi until they float to the surface, then drain.
  6. Blend the roasted beets with olive oil, minced garlic, and vegetable broth until smooth.
  7. Heat the beet sauce in a pan, add the cooked gnocchi, and toss to coat.
  8. Add crumbled gorgonzola cheese to the pan and stir until melted and combined.
  9. Serve the gnocchi topped with grated parmesan cheese, black pepper, and fresh basil.

Prep

  • Roast beets in advance by wrapping them in foil and baking at 200°C for 45 minutes until tender.

Kitchen equipment

Potato RicerBlender or Food Processor