Italian · serves 2

Gnocchi in Tomato Butter Sauce

Fifteen minutes if you buy the gnocchi. Three ingredients in the sauce.

20 min Easy Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 500g gnocchi (shop-bought is fine)
  • 1 can tomatoes
  • 1 onion, halved
  • 60g butter
  • Basil
  • Parmesan
  • Salt

Method

  1. Sauce: tomatoes, butter, the onion halves and salt in a pan. Simmer 20 minutes, no stirring needed.
  2. Fish out the onion at the end. That's the entire sauce and it's better than most.
  3. Boil the gnocchi. They're done the moment they float — about 90 seconds. Overcooked gnocchi turns to glue.
  4. Straight into the sauce with a spoonful of the cooking water.
  5. Basil and parmesan. For crisp edges, pan-fry the boiled gnocchi in butter first.

Questions people ask about Gnocchi in Tomato Butter Sauce

How long does Gnocchi in Tomato Butter Sauce take?

About 20 minutes from starting to sitting down, and it is straightforward. That is start-to-finish, so it works on a weeknight when you have not planned anything.

What can I use instead of potato in Gnocchi in Tomato Butter Sauce?

Use waxy potatoes hold their shape, floury ones fall apart. For curries you want waxy.

Can I make Gnocchi in Tomato Butter Sauce ahead of time?

You can prepare it a few hours ahead and reheat gently. It keeps two days in the fridge, though it is best on the day.

Is Gnocchi in Tomato Butter Sauce vegetarian?

Yes, it is vegetarian. It is not vegan as written because it contains dairy; swap the dairy for a plant alternative and the rest of the method is unchanged.

What do you serve with Gnocchi in Tomato Butter Sauce?

A green salad and bread. Nothing else needed. It serves two as written. Double everything to feed four, but use a wider pan so the food still browns rather than steams.

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