Description
Indulge in this comforting Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Gnocchi recipe, featuring pillowy gnocchi in a luscious sauce. This dish is perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal or a special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500g (1lb 2oz) Russet Potatoes: Boiled, riced, for a light texture.
- 150g (1 cup) All-Purpose Flour: Provides structure; add gradually.
- 5g (1 tsp) Fine Sea Salt: Enhances flavor.
- 2g (½ tsp) Black Pepper: Adds spice.
- 1 Large Egg (≈50g): Binds the dough.
- 30mL (2 tbsp) Olive Oil: For sautéing.
- 2 Cloves (≈10g) Garlic, Minced: Aromatic flavor.
- 120g (½ cup) Sun-Dried Tomatoes: Oil-packed, chopped.
- 240mL (1 cup) Heavy Cream: Creates a rich sauce.
- 60g (½ cup) Parmesan Cheese: Adds umami.
- 10g (¼ cup) Fresh Basil: Herbaceous aroma.
- 1 tsp (≈2g) Lemon Zest: Brightens the sauce.
- ¼ tsp (1g) Red Pepper Flakes: Optional heat.
- 30g (2 tbsp) Toasted Pine Nuts: Crunchy garnish.
- 15g (1 tbsp) Microgreens: Peppery garnish.
- 5mL (1 tsp) Truffle Oil: Optional luxurious finish.
Instructions
- Prepare Potatoes: Boil, drain, steam, peel, and rice potatoes.
- Form Dough: Gently combine riced potatoes, salt, pepper, flour, and egg.
- Shape Gnocchi: Roll dough, cut into pieces, and create ridges.
- Cook Gnocchi: Boil in salted water until floating, plus 2 minutes.
- Sauté Aromatics: Sauté garlic and sun-dried tomatoes in olive oil.
- Create Sauce: Simmer cream, whisk in Parmesan, and finish with zest and basil.
- Combine & Finish: Toss gnocchi in sauce and cook for 1 minute.
- Plate & Garnish: Serve with pine nuts, microgreens, and truffle oil.
Notes
Using a potato ricer is recommended for the fluffiest gnocchi. Be gentle when mixing the dough to avoid tough gnocchi.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Boil, Sauté
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: gnocchi,sun-dried tomato,pasta,italian,vegetarian,comfort food,creamy,potato,basil