Gnocchi + Wine Sauce

If you fancy a slight change from pasta, then try a bowl of delicious gnocchi.

Posted by Cat Morley

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(Serves 2)

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cuisine masterclass.

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You Will Need (10 things)

  • 8 tbsp Red Wine
  • 6 tbsp Chopped Tomatoes
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 x Large Potatoes
  • 1 cup Plain Flour
  • ½ x Egg(s)
  • Steamer
  • Potato Ricer
  • 2 x Pan

Steps (9 steps, 20 minutes)

  1. 1

    Mash or "rice" the cooked potatoes with a potato ricer (you can also use a garlic press) in to a mixing bowl.

  2. 2

    Mix in the flower.

  3. 3

    Beat the egg, create a well in the middle of the flour mixture and pour in the egg. Add a pinch of salt.

  4. 4

    Fold the mixture until a thick dough forms. Roll the dough in to long tubes and place on a floured surface.

  5. 5

    Cut the tubes in to smaller segments.

  6. 6

    Flatten the dough segments in to circles and fold them over. Use a fork to press the edges together.

  7. 7

    Make a pile of them.

  8. 8

    Place the chopped tomatoes and wine in to a saucepan and heat up.

  9. 9

    Boil the gnocchi in a large pan of salted water, when they rise, remove them. Serve with sauce and a sprinkling of grated parmesan.