How To Make Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 lbs of potatoes
- 2 cups of all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp of salt
- 2 cups of tomato sauce
- 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
Instructions
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Boil the potatoes until they are tender. Peel and mash them in a bowl.
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Add the flour, eggs, and salt to the mashed potatoes, and mix until well combined.
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Roll the potato mixture into long ropes, about 1 inch thick. Cut the ropes into 1-inch pieces.
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Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Drop the gnocchi into the boiling water and cook until they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes.
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In a separate saucepan, heat the tomato sauce until bubbling.
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Drain the cooked gnocchi and add them to the tomato sauce. Stir gently to coat the gnocchi in the sauce.
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Preheat the broiler in your oven. Transfer the coated gnocchi to a baking dish, sprinkle with shredded mozzarella cheese, and broil until the cheese is melted and bubbly, about 3-5 minutes.
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Serve the gnocchi hot, garnished with fresh basil leaves.
Nutrition
- Calories : 498kcal
- Total Fat : 6g
- Saturated Fat : 3g
- Cholesterol : 82mg
- Sodium : 1000mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 96g
- Dietary Fiber : 7g
- Sugar : 7g
- Protein : 17g
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