Gnocchetti Sardi (Malloreddus) with Tomato Butter Sauce

Name: Gnocchetti Sardi (Malloreddus) with Tomato Butter Sauce
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 160 grams water; 1/4 teaspoon saffron threads; 318 grams semola rimacinata flour (plus more as needed); 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 1/4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil; 28 oz canned, whole peeled tomatoes (such as Bianco diNapoli or high-quality San Marzano tomatoes); 5 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 onion (halved and peeled); 1/4 cup fresh whole basil or parsley (optional); salt and black pepper; Extra-virgin olive oil (for serving); Parmigiano-reggiano cheese (for garnish)

Instructions

Prep:1hCook:35min

These gnocchetti sardi (malloreddus), or ridged hand-formed pasta from Sardinia, are served in a comforting tomato butter sauce adapted from Marcella Hazan.

Updated at: Thu, 20 Mar 2025 18:09:09 GMT