Vegetables Potatoes Gnocchi with Pomodoro Sauce 4.5 (4) 4 Reviews Gnocchi with pomodoro sauce is a simple yet incredibly satisfying combination. In this recipe, which chef Eric Lees used to make at Spiaggia in Chicago, easy-to-make gnocchi made from russet potatoes, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and egg yolks are paired with a buttery tomato sauce laced with fresh basil. Lee uses a potato ricer to make the gnocchi, but if you don't have one, grate the cooled potatoes on the small holes of a box grater for a similar texture. "I absolutely love this dish and could eat it every day," says Rachael Lowe, former beverage director of Spiaggia and a 2016 Food & Wine Sommelier of the Year. To make a dinner of gnocchi with pomodoro sauce really special, suggests Lowe, serve it with a good wine: "I love to drink the Piombaia Brunello di Montalcino 2015 with it; on the palate, the integrated-yet-present acidity balances out the racy tomato sauce, while the slightly grippy tannins cut through the richness of the gnocchi." By Food & Wine Editors Published on September 16, 2021 Print Rate It Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Photo by Victor Protasio / Food Styling by Margaret Monroe Dickey / Prop Styling by Lydia Pursell Active Time: 1 hrs 30 mins Total Time: 3 hrs 35 mins Servings: 6 Ingredients 1 ¼ pounds russet potatoes (about 2 small potatoes) 1 ½ ounces Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, grated using a Microplane grater (about 1 cup), plus more for garnish 2 large egg yolks ¼ cup plus 2 teaspoons kosher salt, divided ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper ¾ cup (about 3 ounces) or 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (about 3 1/4 ounces), plus more for work surface 16 cups water 1 teaspoon canola oil 1 (28-ounce) can whole peeled San Marzano plum tomatoes 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, plus more for garnish 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic 2 teaspoons granulated sugar 6 tablespoons unsalted butter (3 ounces) Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Place potatoes directly on middle rack of preheated oven, and bake until tender, about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Remove from oven. Carefully cut potatoes in half lengthwise; let stand until cool enough to handle, about 20 minutes. Scoop potato flesh into a ricer; discard skins. Process potatoes through ricer into a large bowl. Add, but do not stir in, cheese, egg yolks, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and pepper. Sprinkle flour over mixture; using your hands, fold together until well incorporated and mixture forms a soft dough ball, about 1 minute. Wrap dough with plastic wrap; refrigerate 30 minutes. Remove dough from refrigerator, and unwrap. Place dough on a floured work surface, and cut dough evenly into 5 pieces. Using your hands, roll each piece into a 121/2-inch-long rope. Cut each rope into 1-inch pieces. Roll each piece until it is about 1 1/2 inches long. Place on a lightly floured baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bring 16 cups water and 1/4 cup salt to a boil in a large Dutch oven over high. Fill a large bowl with ice water. Add gnocchi to boiling water; cook, stirring occasionally, until gnocchi begin to float, about 2 minutes. Transfer to ice water; let cool 3 minutes. Drain well. Transfer gnocchi to a large bowl; add oil, and toss gently. Cover and refrigerate up to 3 hours. Process tomatoes in a blender until smooth, about 10 seconds. Transfer tomato puree to a large saucepan; add basil, garlic, and sugar. Bring to a simmer over medium-low. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 45 minutes. Add butter and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; stir until butter melts. Place gnocchi in tomato sauce; simmer over medium-low, stirring occasionally, until warmed, about 5 minutes. Garnish servings with additional cheese and basil, if desired. Make Ahead Gnocchi can be prepared through step 1 and placed in freezer until frozen. Transfer to ziplock plastic freezer bags, and freeze up to 6 weeks. Continue with blanching and cooking in tomato sauce as directed. Suggested Pairing Vibrant, complex Tuscan Red: Casanova di Neri Brunello di Montalcino Rate it Print