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.