Carisma Potato Gnocchi

Recipe provided by Carisma Potatoes

 

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Serves 4

Ingredients

3 medium Carisma potatoes

140g flour

1 egg

3 tablespoons olive oil

1 clove of garlic, chopped

1 teaspoon oregano

5 leaves basil chopped

2 cups of canned tomato

1/2 cup water

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Method

  1. Boil potatoes in a large pot until tender. remove from the pot, let cool and remove the skin. Pass through a Potato Ricer.

  2. Mix together flour and seasoning to your personal preference and place on a flat surface. Make a well in the middle and add the potatoes and egg, mix together with your fingers to form a soft dough, it should not stick to your fingers.

  3. Cut small amounts of dough to form ropes on a lightly floured surface and cut into 2 cm pieces. Lightly press fork into each piece. Sprinkle with a little bit of flour and toss, so they don’t stick together. Rest gnocchi for 20 minutes before cooking.

  4. Add olive oil, tomatoes, salt, garlic, oregano, basil, and water to a large saucepan. stir to combine, half cover and let simmer over medium heat until thickened. Remove cover for the last few minutes to thicken.

  5. In a large pot of boiling water cook the gnocchi, gnocchi are ready when they float to the top. Drain and add to the cooked sauce, add a little pasta water, cook for 30 seconds, gently tossing. Serve immediately topped with fresh grated parmesan cheese if desired.