Gnocchi al Pomodoro
Passata, fresh basil and grated parmesan come together in this Italian vegetarian β 60 minutes, 6 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. You'll find the full ingredient list (with a scaler to change the servings), 6 steps of method, substitutions, and ideas for what to serve alongside.
You'll mainly reach for large pot and saucepan. At medium difficulty across 6 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's meat-free.
What you'll need
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How to make it
- Boil the unpeeled potatoes in salted water for 30 to 40 minutes until tender to the tip of a knife, then drain, peel while warm and press through a ricer.
- Spread the riced potato to cool slightly, then add the egg yolk, a pinch of salt and most of the flour, working it gently into a soft dough without overkneading.
- Roll portions into ropes about 2 cm thick, cut into 2 cm pillows, and press each over a fork or gnocchi board to form ridges, dusting with flour as you go.
- Meanwhile, warm the olive oil with the sliced garlic over medium heat for 1 minute, add the passata with a pinch of salt, and simmer for 15 minutes until thickened.
- Cook the gnocchi in batches in plenty of boiling salted water, lifting them out about 30 seconds after they float to the surface.
- Toss the drained gnocchi through the tomato sauce with torn basil, finish with grated parmesan and black pepper, and serve immediately.
You'll use: Large pot Β· Saucepan
Ingredient substitutions
- Parmesan
- pecorino Β· grana padano Β· aged asiago
What to serve with Gnocchi al Pomodoro
- Spaghetti Bolognese Beef
- Vegan Lasagna Vegan
- Mediterranean Pasta Salad Seafood
- Potato Gratin with Chicken Chicken
Tips & common questions
How long does Gnocchi al Pomodoro take to make?
About 60 minutes from start to finish β an estimate based on the 6 steps and 9 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of parmesan?
Try pecorino. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes β use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
Is Gnocchi al Pomodoro vegetarian?
Its ingredients contain no meat or fish, so it's suitable for vegetarians. Check any cheeses for animal rennet if that matters to you.
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Gnocchi al Pomodoro is an original Italian recipe developed in-house by Consomee. Photo: Gnocchi al Pomodoro (2920979155).jpg by Chi King, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure on top β how we source recipes.