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Gnocchi With Pomodoro Sauce
Gnocchi With Pomodoro Sauce features pillowy potato gnocchi nestled in a richly flavored tomato sauce simmered with fresh herbs, garlic, and onions. Finished with creamy mozzarella and grated Parmesan, the sauce balances acidity and warmth with herbaceous undertones. The gnocchi’s tender bite and smooth texture complement the slightly thickened, fragrant sauce, creating a comforting, hearty pasta dish well-suited for a family dinner or casual meal.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
229 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil plus 1 tablespoon, DeLallo brand
- 4 Italian flat leaf parsley stems, fresh
- 4 oregano stems, fresh
- 2 rosemary stems, fresh
- 2 basil plus 2 more stems for serving, stems, fresh
- ½ yellow onion , diced
- 3 cloves garlic , pressed or minced
- 1 28 ounce San Marzano Tomatoes can, brand DeLallo
- salt Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper Kosher salt and freshly ground
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- ¼ cup heavy cream , optional
- 1 16- ounce potato gnocchi package, brand DeLallo
- 8 ounces mozzarella cut in half, balls, cherry size
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- Add ¼ cup olive oil to a 10-inch high sided sauté pan or a saucepan over medium heat. Add the parsley, oregano, rosemary and 2 stems of basil and cook for about 5 minutes or until the herbs become crisp.
- Remove the herbs and discard then add the onion and garlic to the oil, lowering the heat if needed so the onions cook gently and don't brown. Cook until the onions are transparent, about 5-7 minutes, then crush the tomatoes with your hand and add to the pan with juice.
- Season with kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper and red pepper flakes and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until the sauce reduces and thicken, stirring occasionally. Stir in the heavy cream and remove from the heat.
- Meanwhile, bring a saucepan of water to a boil and add the gnocchi. Season generously with kosher salt and cook until the gnocchi float to the top of the boiling water.
- Drain and then place the gnocchi into the cooked sauce. Top with the halved mozzarella balls and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese then drizzle the tops of the gnocchi with the remaining olive oil.
- Broil for 5-8 minutes or until the cheese melts and the tops become crispy. Garnish with additional basil leaves and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
229kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
5g
(10%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
29mg
(10%)
Sodium
207mg
(9%)
Potassium
52mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
316IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
2mg
(2%)
Calcium
165mg
(17%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 29mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 207mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 52mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 316IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 165mg | 17% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.