GNOCCHI AL POMODORO “SARI”
GNOCCHI AL POMODORO “SARI”

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 5-6 servings
INGREDIENTS:
- 3 TBSP OLIVE OIL
- 1 SMALL YELLOW ONION, DICED
- 3 LARGE CLOVES OF GARLIC, MINCED
- CRUSHED RED PEPPER FLAKES, TO TASTE
- 1 (28 OZ) CAN POMÌ CRUSHED TOMATOES
- SEA SALT AND FRESHLY CRACKED PEPPER, TO TASTE
- PINCH OF SUGAR
- 1 SMALL BUNCH FRESH BASIL CHOPPED
- 12 OZ GNOCCHI, COOKED IN SALTED WATER, PER INSTRUCTIONS
DIRECTIONS:
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a small Dutch oven over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, about 10 minutes.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute.
Step 4
Add the can of tomatoes to the Dutch oven. Simmer for about 20-30 minutes, or when the sauce has thickened.
Step 5
Remove from the heat. Taste and season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste along with a pinch of sugar.
Step 6
Cook the gnocchi in salted boiling water per package instructions.
Step 7
Drain the gnocchi, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking water.
Step 8
Return the Dutch oven to the stove over medium-high heat.
Step 9
Add the drained gnocchi to the sauce and gently toss to coat evenly along with reserved pasta water, if needed, and cook, stirring constantly, for 2-3 minutes.
Step 10
Pour into the serving bowl and top with fresh basil and dollops of Sari cheese. Serve immediately with fresh crusty bread on the side.