GNOCCHI ALLA SORRENTINA

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A classic Italian "primo", or starter pasta, from the Campania region of Italy. Fresh tomatoes are sauteed with onion, garlic, and basil, then tossed with fresh mozzarella, basil, and your favorite gnocchi or short pasta. In the summer, we skip the oven part of this recipe and just eat it after being tossed in the saute pan.

Provided by Buckwheat Queen

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Tomato

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons olive oil
½ pound potato gnocchi
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
14 ounces Italian plum tomatoes, halved
¼ cup dry white wine
¼ cup torn fresh basil leaves
7 ounces small fresh mozzarella balls (ciliegine)
4 tablespoons finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
4 sprigs fresh basil

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly oil an oven-safe baking dish.
  • 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 and set aside.
  • While gnocchi is cooking, heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Cut an "x" into the skin of each tomato with a sharp knife and add to the skillet; stir well. Pour in white wine and simmer until tomatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Using a spoon, gently crush tomatoes to release juice and pulp. Add basil and continue to gently crush tomatoes to create a sauce. Remove and discard tomato skins as they loosen from the pulp. Cook for 1 more minute over low heat. Add drained gnocchi to the sauce and mix until covered with the sauce.
  • Remove skillet from heat and add mozzarella balls, folding everything together gently but quickly, so cheese is coated with sauce but not cooked or melted. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese has melted, about 10 minutes. Garnished with fresh basil sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.9 calories, Carbohydrate 18.3 g, Cholesterol 53.6 mg, Fat 18.5 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 13.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.7 g, Sodium 195.9 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

Nazrul Islam Khan
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This recipe is a winner! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The gnocchi are so easy to make, and the sauce is so delicious. I love that I can customize the dish to my own liking by adding different vegetables or meats.


Limbe Buea
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I made this dish for my family last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The gnocchi were so soft and fluffy, and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Raz Muhammad
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This dish was amazing! The gnocchi were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was so flavorful. I loved the combination of the gnocchi and the sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Italian dish.


mapping countryies
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I'm not a huge fan of gnocchi, but I really enjoyed this dish. The gnocchi were light and fluffy, and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Italian dish.


John Malesi
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This recipe is a winner! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The gnocchi are so easy to make, and the sauce is so delicious. I love that I can customize the dish to my own liking by adding different vegetables or meats.


Galaxy_World
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I made this dish for my family last night and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The gnocchi were so soft and fluffy, and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Moaz Mohamed
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This dish was amazing! The gnocchi were cooked perfectly, and the sauce was so flavorful. I loved the combination of the gnocchi and the sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Italian dish.


Gurjeet Singh
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I'm not a huge fan of gnocchi, but I really enjoyed this dish. The gnocchi were light and fluffy, and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a delicious and easy-to-make Italian dish.


nakabuye annet
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now and it always turns out great. The gnocchi are so easy to make, and the sauce is so delicious. I love that I can customize the dish to my own liking by adding different vegetables or meats.


ANKIT MAINALI
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The gnocchi were so soft and pillowy, and the sauce was so flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Andrew Zonca
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The gnocchi were light and fluffy, and the sauce was rich and flavorful. I followed the recipe exactly, and it turned out perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and ea