Gnocchi with a Tomato and Basil Sauce

Name: Gnocchi with a Tomato and Basil Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 1 h
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1kg floury potatoes; 1 egg; 300g plain flour; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion; 2 cloves of garlic; 800g chopped tomatoes; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 handful of basil

6 steps

Prep:15minCook:45min

So simple to make and a great change for a midweek lunch or dinner.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:07:07 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Great

Glycemic Index

High

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories560.5 kcal (28%)

Total Fat10.1 g (14%)

Carbs103.3 g (40%)

Sugars4 g (4%)

Protein15.4 g (31%)

Sodium280.8 mg (14%)

Fiber6.8 g (24%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

4 servings

1kgfloury potatoes

1egg

300gplain flour

2 tablespoonsolive oil

1onion

2cloves of garlic

800gchopped tomatoes

1 teaspoonsugar

1 handfulbasil

Instructions

Step 1

For the gnocchi, place the potatoes in a pan of cold water and bring to the boil until tender. Drain and then allow to cool slightly before mashing. Set aside to cool completely.

Step 2

In the meantime, for the sauce, heat the oil in a saucepan and cook the onion and garlic until soft. Stir in the tomatoes and sugar, then bring to a simmer and leave for 45 minutes. Stir in the basil and it is ready to serve.

Step 3

Once the potatoes have cooled, season to taste and stir in the egg and flour to form a dough.

Step 4

Roll out the gnocchi mixture into four sausage shapes and then cut into small pieces.

Step 5

Place the gnocchi into a pan of boiling water and simmer until they rise to the top.

Step 6

Serve the gnocchi immediately with the tomato and basil sauce stirred through.