Basil Gnocchi with Simple Tomato Sauce and Wild Rocket

Handmade potato gnocchi flavored with basil, served in a slow-simmered tomato sauce with fresh wild rocket leaves.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 320 kcals 1280 kcals
Carbohydrates 66 grams 264 grams
Fat 1 grams 4 grams
Protein 9 grams 36 grams
Cook Time
75 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

GrainsCereals
200
g
Plain Flour
all-purpose
NutsSeeds
2
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
1
sprig
Rosemary
fresh
1
sprig
Thyme
alternative to rosemary
2
piece
Bay Leaves
alternative to rosemary
15
g
Basil
fresh leaves, finely chopped
1
to taste
1
to taste
Black Pepper
freshly ground
Vegetables
400
g
Tomatoes
chopped can
1
piece
Shallot
finely chopped
1
pinch
Chillies
crushed
60
g
500
g
Potatoes
waxy such as red skins or new potatoes, peeled and diced

Steps

  • Place tomatoes in a pan, add 200ml of water, shallot, garlic, herbs, chillies, and seasoning.
  • Simmer the sauce gently for at least one hour until thickened and dark red.
  • Boil the potatoes for 10-15 minutes until tender, then drain.
  • Mash the potatoes thoroughly until completely smooth to avoid lumps.
  • Incorporate the basil, seasoning, and flour to create a firm dough.
  • Knead gently and roll into ropes 1cm thick.
  • Cut the ropes into 2.5cm long pieces.
  • Simmer gnocchi in water for 1-2 minutes until they rise to the surface.
  • Remove gnocchi, toss with tomato sauce and rocket leaves, and serve.