Indulge in a culinary delight with our tantalizing Gnocchi and Spicy Vodka Sauce recipe. This classic Italian dish combines soft and pillowy gnocchi with a rich, creamy, and slightly spicy vodka sauce, creating a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. The sauce is infused with a medley of aromatic herbs and spices, including garlic, shallots, red pepper flakes, and a hint of crushed red pepper, providing a perfect balance of heat and savory notes. Paired with the tender gnocchi, this dish is a true masterpiece that will leave you craving for more.
In addition to the main recipe, we also offer a variety of enticing variations to cater to different preferences and dietary needs. For those who prefer a vegetarian option, our Zucchini and Ricotta Gnocchi with Vodka Sauce offers a delightful twist, featuring homemade gnocchi made with fresh zucchini and ricotta cheese, bathed in the same luscious vodka sauce. If you're seeking a lighter version, our Gnocchi with Creamy Tomato Vodka Sauce provides a vibrant and flavorful alternative, combining juicy tomatoes with the classic vodka sauce. And for those with gluten sensitivities, our Gluten-Free Gnocchi with Vodka Sauce offers a delicious and inclusive option, ensuring that everyone can savor this delectable dish.
RIDICULOUS BAKED GNOCCHI WITH VODKA SAUCE
Baked Gnocchi with Vodka Sauce! Seriously cozy, seriously addicting. Pillowy-tender gnocchi tossed with an easy five-ingredient vodka sauce, baked under a layer of mozzarella, parmesan, and basil.
Provided by Lindsay
Categories Dinner
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat butter in a large oven-safe pan over medium low heat. Add garlic; sauté for 5 minutes until soft (don't brown it). Add tomato paste; sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add vodka; sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add cream, broth, and salt. Bring to a low simmer until the sauce coats the back of a spoon and tastes delicious. Remove from heat and set aside.
- Prep the gnocchi according to package directions. Add to the sauce in the pan, and stir gently to combine.
- Preheat the oven to the broil setting (500 degrees). Arrange mozzarella balls over the top. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan. Bake for 5-8 minutes until very browned and slightly crisped on top. Sprinkle with parsley or basil leaves and serve with a crisp green salad because DANG this is creamy, cozy, and ridiculous.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 409 calories, Sugar 9.9 g, Sodium 1285.9 mg, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, TransFat 1 g, Carbohydrate 54.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 8.7 g, Cholesterol 48.3 mg
GNOCCHI WITH VODKA CREAM SAUCE
Steps:
- To make the gnocchi: place the potatoes in a large pot. Cover with water. Add salt and bring the water to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and simmer the potatoes until they are tender, about 35 minutes. Drain the potatoes. When they are just cool enough to handle, peel them then pass them through a food mill.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour with the egg yolk, cheese and warm potatoes. Work the mixture until it becomes a smooth dough, then incorporate the herbs. Form the dough into 2 balls.
- On a lightly floured work surface, roll each ball of dough into a 'rope' about 1/2-inch thick. Cut the 'ropes' into 3/4-inch pieces. Arrange the gnocchi on a lightly floured baking sheet. (You can freeze the gnocchi at this point and use straight from freezer.)
- Shortly before serving, bring a large pot of salted water to boil over high heat. Reduce the heat so the water maintains an active simmer. Working in small batches, drop gnocchi into the water. Cook the gnocchi until they float 3 to 4 minutes, then remove with a slotted spoon and drain fully in a colander.
- To make the sauce: Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until they soften. Add the vodka, cream, and tomato sauce, and simmer until the flavors blend, 2 to 3 minutes.
- Immediately before serving, add the gnocchi to the sauce and heat, stirring gently to coat. Spoon the gnocchi into warm bowls and serve.
- Puree whole tomatoes without their liquid in a food mill. Heat the oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat. Add the pureed tomatoes. Add the basil, season with salt and pepper and simmer, stirring frequently until the sauce is concentrated, about 25 minutes. Remove the basil and refrigerate or freeze until ready to use.
GNOCCHI AND SPICY VODKA SAUCE
This is an adaptation of one of the standard Joy of Cooking recipes which turned out to be semi quick and totally delicious.
Provided by amosfenrisbane
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 4-5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oil in deep skillet and add diced onion until transparent (about 5 minutes).
- Add garlic until slightly colored (1-2 minutes).
- Add drained can of diced tomatoes, crushed red pepper, and bullion.
- Heavily simmer over medium to medium low heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- In the mean time set a salted pot of water to boil and cook Gnocchi.
- After gnocchi has cooked, add to sauce and toss for 2-3 minutes and add oregano and basil, stirring until well mixed.
- Add heavy whipping cream and simmer for 5-7 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Set aside to cool and serve when warm.
GNOCCHI WITH SPICY TOMATO SAUCE
Steps:
- Bake potatoes in a 350 degrees F oven until tender. When cool enough to handle scoop out the insides and put through a ricer to eliminate any lumps. In a small bowl combine the egg, salt and nutmeg. On a lightly floured work surface mound the potatoes making a well in the center. Pour in the egg mixture then, using your fingers or a fork, begin to mix the eggs into the potatoes working from the outside in as to not break the "moat." When eggs are about halfway combined begin to sprinkle a bit of the flour and cheese over the potatoes, continuing to lightly knead, bringing the mixture together adding more flour as needed to make a pliable dough. Once the dough is no longer sticky the dough is done. It is important not to overwork the dough creating gluten giving the dough a dense texture. Working quickly and lightly will give you light, airy gnocchi. Dust the board with flour and roll 1/4 of the dough into a long rope about 1-inch thick. Cut into thumb size sections and set aside, tossing with a bit of flour to avoid them from sticking together. Repeat with the other pieces of dough. Using the back of a fork take each gnocchi and gently roll over the tines by lightly pressing with your thumb and allowing the gnocchi to fall off the fork. Boil gnocchi in a large pot of salted water until they float. When they float they are done. Remove and toss immediately with Spicy Tomato Sauce. Garnish with torn basil leaves and additional cheese.;
- In a large saucepot over medium-high heat add olive oil. Add onions and saute until softened, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute until fragrant. Add oregano, chili flakes and tomato paste, stir until combined and paste cooks into the mixture, about 1 minute. Add red wine, stirring until almost completely evaporated. Season with kosher salt, pepper, to taste, and tomatoes using the back of a spoon to break up the tomatoes. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer and allow to cook down about 20 minutes. Taste the sauce and add red wine vinegar, cheese and additional salt and pepper, if needed. If desired you may puree the sauce at this point using an immersion blender or keep it chunky. Serve with gnocchi.;
GNOCCHI WITH SAUSAGE IN VODKA SAUCE
A quick and tasty dinner main dish. The cheesy vodka sauce goes with the the tender gnocchi and sausage.
Provided by Charles Perkins
Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Pork Sausage
Time 25m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir sausage and onion in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in vodka sauce and enough tomato juice until you reached a desired consistency. Stir in mozzarella cheese and spinach.
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the top, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain.
- Transfer gnocchi to a plate, cover with sauce, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.8 calories, Carbohydrate 48.2 g, Cholesterol 60.3 mg, Fat 26.6 g, Fiber 5.8 g, Protein 18.3 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Sodium 1440.3 mg, Sugar 16.4 g
SPICY VODKA SAUCE
Make and share this Spicy Vodka Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Hag chef
Categories Vegetable
Time 45m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine vodka and red pepper flakes. Set aside for 1 hour. (prep time does not include the standing time for vodka and pepper flakes).
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute garlic, for about a minute, until fragrant, and just starting to colour. Watch it doesn't get too brown.
- Pour in vodka mixture, and simmer 10 minutes.
- Add the parsley, basil, salt and pepper.
- Crush tomatoes, and stir in with 2 cans of tomato sauce, and 1 (8 ounce) can water. Simmer 15 minutes. Stir in 1 cup heavy cream, and cook 2 minutes.
GNOCCHI ALLA VODKA
Homemade, soft, pillowy potato pasta topped with a rich, creamy vodka sauce.
Provided by Brian Genest
Categories 100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes Pasta by Shape Recipes
Time 1h50m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Stab potatoes several times to create holes for steam to escape.
- Bake in the preheated oven until soft, about 30 minutes. Remove and let cool to room temperature.
- When cooled, scoop out potato flesh from skin and transfer to a mixing bowl. Discard skins. Mash flesh thoroughly, removing as many firm lumps as possible. Add flour, Parmesan cheese, ricotta cheese, and egg. Knead mixture until dough is smooth. Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
- Divide dough into several baseball-sized balls. Roll each ball on a generously floured work surface into a rope about as thick as a nickel. Cut the ropes into 1-inch sections. Roll the tines of a fork gently over the top of each piece to give an authentic gnocchi appearance (or a decent facsimile); this creates divots for soaking up the sauce.
- Prepare sauce: melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add pancetta and cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove pancetta from pan and set aside. Add shallot to the pan drippings and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add garlic and red pepper and cook until fragrant, 30 to 40 seconds.
- Pour vodka into the pan to deglaze; use a wooden spoon to scrape up any browned bits. Let liquid reduce by half. Reduce heat to medium-low and add tomatoes, Parmesan cheese, and tomato paste. Cook sauce for 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat and puree with an immersion blender until smooth.
- Return pot to medium heat. Add 1/4 cup basil and pancetta. Simmer for 15 minutes. Add cream and season with salt and pepper. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the top, 5 to 6 minutes. Drain and plate gnocchi. Ladle sauce on top and garnish with more basil. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 741.7 calories, Carbohydrate 79 g, Cholesterol 137.1 mg, Fat 32.7 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 17.6 g, Sodium 1401.3 mg, Sugar 12.4 g
Tips:
- To make the perfect gnocchi, use a light hand when mixing the dough. Overworking the dough will make the gnocchi tough.
- If you don't have a potato ricer, you can use a fine-mesh sieve to press the potatoes through.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the gnocchi. Cook them in batches if necessary so that they have enough room to brown.
- To make the vodka sauce, use a good quality vodka. Cheap vodka will have a harsh taste that will overpower the other flavors in the sauce.
- Add a little bit of cream or butter to the vodka sauce at the end of cooking to make it extra creamy and delicious.
Conclusion:
Gnocchi and spicy vodka sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The gnocchi are light and fluffy, and the vodka sauce is creamy and flavorful. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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