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00:00Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce
00:02This gnocchi in tomato sauce is comforting and impressive with minimal effort.
00:07Soft potato dumplings in a garlicky, starch-thickened sauce
00:10topped with mozzarella, parmesan, and basil for true Trattoria-style warmth.
00:15For the base, you'll need 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil,
00:191 tablespoon of butter for added richness,
00:21and 3 minced garlic cloves, ideally grated with a microplane for the best flavor.
00:26For the tomato sauce, you'll need 1 can of diced tomatoes with their juices,
00:31preferably San Marzano, 2 tablespoons of double-concentrated tomato paste,
00:351 quarter cup of chicken broth or white wine,
00:38and 1 quarter teaspoon of Italian seasoning or fresh herbs if you have them.
00:42For the gnocchi and finishing, you'll need 1 pound of uncooked potato gnocchi,
00:46half a cup of shredded mozzarella, half a cup of freshly grated parmesan,
00:50a small handful of torn or sliced basil, and salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
00:57Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet until melted and lightly foaming.
01:01Add minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant but not browned.
01:05Stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, broth or wine, and Italian seasoning, scraping up the garlic.
01:12Add the gnocchi and cook until tender, letting it starch naturally thicken the sauce.
01:16Finish by stirring in mozzarella, parmesan, and fresh basil until melted, then season and serve warm.
01:24This gnocchi dish offers balanced nutrition with protein, complex carbohydrates, and healthy fats.
01:30Tomatoes supply vitamin C and lycopene, while garlic and olive oil support heart health.
01:35Basil adds antioxidants and parmesan provides calcium.
01:39It contains gluten and dairy, with moderate sodium and naturally nut-free ingredients.
01:43Store leftovers in airtight containers for up to 3 days and reheat gently with a splash of water or broth.
01:50Avoid freezing.
01:51For make-ahead ease, refrigerate the sauce and add fresh gnocchi and cheese when serving.
01:56This recipe doubles well with a larger pan.
01:59Garnish with fresh basil and olive oil and serve immediately in warmed bowls for ideal texture.
02:04Garnish with fresh basil and Wen,
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