Gnocchi with Wild Rocket

Handmade potato gnocchi served in a vibrant sauce of blanched rocket, watercress, garlic, chilli, and aromatic fresh basil.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 660.6 kcals 2642.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 58.7 grams 234.6 grams
Fat 41.2 grams 164.8 grams
Protein 14.6 grams 58.2 grams
Cook Time
25 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
2
piece
50
g
Parmesan
freshly grated, or vegetarian alternative
GrainsCereals
1
1
Rice Flour
for dusting
NutsSeeds
1
1
Salt
to taste
1
1
Pepper
to taste
1
clove
Garlic
finely chopped
20
piece
Basil
leaves, roughly torn
OilsFats
Vegetables
700
g
Desiree Potatoes
roughly cut into even pieces, unpeeled
300
g
Wild Rocket
roughly chopped
200
g
Watercress
roughly chopped, stalks discarded
1
piece
Onion
small, finely chopped
1
piece
Red Chilli
small, finely chopped

Steps

  • Boil potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Drain potatoes, peel while warm, mash until smooth, and cool completely.
  • Mix cooled potatoes with salt, pepper, egg yolks, and flour to form a dough.
  • Roll dough into long sausages on a surface dusted with rice flour and cut into 2cm pieces.
  • Blanch rocket and watercress in boiling water for one minute, then refresh in cold water and drain.
  • Fry onion, garlic, and chilli in olive oil until soft, then stir in the greens and basil.
  • Simmer gnocchi in boiling water until they rise to the surface, then drain and add to the sauce.
  • Grate parmesan over the dish and serve immediately.