Gnocchi with Tomatoes, Basil and Olives

Name: Gnocchi with Tomatoes, Basil and Olives
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 0 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 1 large egg, beaten; 59 milliliters all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting; 118 milliliters 1/2 packed cup fresh basil leaves, chopped; 177 milliliters kalamata or green olives, pitted and halved; 1 teaspoons kosher salt; 1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 177 milliliters grated Parmesan; 454 grams russet potato, baked and cooled (see Cooks Note); 355 milliliters tomato-basil sauce, such as Giada De Laurentiis for Target

Gnocchi with Tomatoes, Basil and Olives might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 310 calories, 12g of protein, and 15g of fat each. This recipe covers 12% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 40 minutes. A mixture of olives, parmesan, olive oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. To use up the olive oil you could follow this main course with the Sauteed Banana, Granolan and Yogurt Parfait as a dessert. This recipe is typical of Mediterranean cuisine.

Instructions

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Cut the baked potato in half and scoop the flesh into a large bowl; discard the skin. Using a fork mash the potato, salt and pepper together until smooth.

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Salt And Pepper

Potato

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Mix in 3 tablespoons of the egg (reserve the remaining egg for another use).

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Egg

Sprinkle the flour over the potato mixture. Stir until the mixture forms a dough. Knead until smooth, 30 seconds.

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Potato

Dough

All Purpose Flour

On a lightly floured work surface, divide the dough into 4 equal pieces.

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Dough

Roll each piece between your palms and the work surface into a 1/2-inch-diameter rope (about 20 inches long).

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Roll

Cut the dough into 1-inch pieces.

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Dough

Roll each piece of dough over a wooden paddle with ridges or over the tines of a fork to form grooves in the dough.

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Dough

Roll

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.

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Water

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Pot

Add the gnocchi and cook until the gnocchi rise to the surface, about 1 minute. Continue cooking until the gnocchi are tender, 1 to 2 minutes longer.

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Gnocchi

Drain and reserve about 1 cup of pasta cooking water.

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Pasta

Water

For the sauce: In a large nonstick skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat.

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Sauce

Cooking Oil

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Add the olives and cook for 1 minute.

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Olives

Add the tomato sauce and bring to a simmer.

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Tomato Sauce

Add the gnocchi to the skillet and stir until heated through, about 1 minute.

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Gnocchi

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Transfer to a large serving bowl.

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Add the Parmesan and basil. Toss gently until all the ingredients are coated, adding the reserved pasta water as needed to loosen the sauce, and serve.

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Parmesan