Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

About this recipe

Experience a taste of Southern Italy with Gnocchi alla Sorrentina, a delightful dish of tender potato gnocchi smothered in a robust tomato sauce and baked with creamy mozzarella cheese. Perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner that transports you to the sun-soaked streets of Sorrento.

Ingredients

• 2 lbs potatoes
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
• 8 oz fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1. 1

   Peel and boil the potatoes until tender, then drain and mash until smooth.

2. 2

   Mix flour, egg, salt, and pepper into the mashed potatoes to form a dough.

3. 3

   Roll dough into ropes and cut into 1-inch pieces. Press with a fork to add ridges.

4. 4

   Boil gnocchi in salted water until they float, then drain.

5. 5

   Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil until translucent, add crushed tomatoes and basil, and simmer.

6. 6

   Combine gnocchi with sauce, transfer to a baking dish, top with mozzarella and Parmesan.

7. 7

   Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes until cheese is bubbly.

8. 8

   Serve hot and enjoy your homemade Gnocchi alla Sorrentina!