Potato gnocchi with spicy tomato sauce
4 servings
30 minutes
Potato gnocchi with spicy tomato sauce is a classic Italian dish that combines the softness of tender potato dumplings with the rich, spicy flavor of tomatoes and spices. Gnocchi, traditionally made from potatoes and flour, have an airy texture, while the piquant tomato sauce with hints of garlic, onion, and chili pepper adds expressiveness to the dish. The origins of this dish trace back to Italian peasant cuisine where simple and accessible ingredients were transformed into culinary masterpieces. Gnocchi are served hot, sprinkled with fresh herbs and cheese, perfectly pairing with a glass of red wine. They are great for both a cozy home dinner and a festive table, delighting guests with their rich flavor nuances.
1
Boil the potatoes in their skins for about 20 minutes, slightly undercooking. Peel and grate them on a fine grater.
- Potato: 1 kg
2
Add a pinch of salt and sifted flour. Knead the dough. Roll pieces of dough into sausages and cut them into small pieces. Make indentations on each piece with a fork.
- Salt: to taste
- Wheat flour: 200 g
3
Boil the gnocchi in salted water for a couple of minutes until they float.
- Salt: to taste
4
Serve the gnocchi drizzled with sauce, sprinkled with cheese and herbs, and add fresh cherry tomatoes.
- Tomatoes in their own juice: 800 g
- Ground black pepper: to taste
5
While the potatoes are boiling, you can prepare the sauce. Heat oil in a saucepan, add chopped onion, garlic, and chili. After 4-5 minutes, add herbs, salt, and pepper, then add tomatoes and simmer on low heat for about 20 minutes. Blend the sauce in a blender. Taste and add more salt if needed. If necessary, add a pinch of sugar or balsamic.
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons
- Red onion: 1 piece
- Garlic: 2 cloves
- Chili pepper: 1 piece
- Salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Tomatoes in their own juice: 800 g