Parmesan Gnocchi with Tomato and Basil Sauce and Pan-Fried Lemon Sole

Handmade parmesan gnocchi served with a smooth tomato basil sauce and pan-fried lemon sole fillets.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 546.4 kcals 2185.6 kcals
Carbohydrates 47.9 grams 191.4 grams
Fat 26.3 grams 105.2 grams
Protein 29.6 grams 118.4 grams
Cook Time
45 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
Dairy
75
g
Parmesan Cheese
Finely grated
GrainsCereals
NutsSeeds
12
piece
Basil
Leaves
1
piece
Salt
To taste
1
piece
Black Pepper
Freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
15
ml
45
ml
Olive Oil
For the gnocchi
15
ml
Olive Oil
For the fish
Seafood
2
piece
Lemon Sole
Fillets, skinned and split lengthways
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
Finely chopped
500
g
Tomatoes
Fresh, roughly chopped
400
g
600
g
King Edward Potatoes
Peeled and cut into chunks

Steps

  • Heat olive oil in a large pan and fry onion and garlic for 5 minutes.
  • Add fresh tomatoes, canned tomatoes, and tomato paste then bring to a boil.
  • Simmer the sauce for 15 minutes.
  • Stir in basil leaves halfway through the simmering time.
  • Season with salt and pepper, cool slightly, and blend until smooth.
  • Boil potato chunks in salted water until tender.
  • Drain potatoes and heat briefly to remove excess moisture.
  • Pass potatoes through a ricer or sieve into a bowl.
  • Mix in flour, parmesan, seasoning, and 15ml of olive oil until smooth.
  • Transfer dough to a piping bag fitted with a large nozzle.
  • Pipe and cut 2.5cm lengths of dough directly into boiling water.
  • Poach gnocchi for 2 minutes once they float to the surface.
  • Drain gnocchi on kitchen paper using a slotted spoon.
  • Fry gnocchi in olive oil until golden-brown and keep warm.
  • Season the lemon sole fillets with salt and pepper.
  • Fry fish in olive oil for 3 minutes until golden.
  • Flip the fish and cook for one further minute.
  • Coat gnocchi with the tomato sauce and heat through.
  • Plate gnocchi and top with half a fillet of lemon sole.