Ricotta Gnocchi in Quick Pomodoro Sauce with Wilted Rocket
- Prep Time: 15-20
- Cook Time: 10-15
- Total Time: 0 hours
- Yield: 4
- Category: Dish Type; Main Ingredient; Mains; Meals and Courses; Pasta; Vegetables
Description
A simply divine ricotta gnocchi with added delectable flavours!
Ingredients
Gnocchi
150 ml self-raising flour
200 ml cake flour
250 g ricotta cheese
3 extra-large egg yolks
40 g Parmesan cheese, grated
pinch of nutmeg
milled salt and black pepper
Pomodoro Sauce
3 Tbsp (45 ml) olive oil
4 cloves garlic, crushed
2 x 400 g cans good quality whole tomatoes, halved
salt and milled black pepper
sugar to taste
Instructions
Gnocchi
Sift the flours into a large bowl and add the ricotta, egg yolks, Parmesan, nutmeg and black pepper. Mix together to form a soft, moist dough. Place on a floured work surface and knead for 3–5 minutes until smooth. With your hands, roll the dough into a large sausage shape and then cut it on the diagonal into even shapes about 2 cm long.
Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil and add the gnocchi. Wait until they rise to the surface, then simmer for 2 more minutes. Lift the gnocchi out with a slotted spoon and add to the Pomodoro Sauce (below).
Toss in some fresh wild rocket and allow to wilt slightly. Serve immediately with a few Parmesan shavings.
Pomodoro Sauce
Heat the oil in a large pan and add the garlic. Sauté until the garlic browns slightly then add the tomatoes. Simmer gently for 5–10 minutes, or until the mixture has reduced slightly. Add seasoning and sugar to taste.
