Gnocchi — those plump, rich little potato pillows that melt in your mouth. But if you thought boiling them was the only way they could be prepared, get ready for a mouthwatering surprise.
A few weeks ago I was watching the news and Michael Chiarello was preparing a gnocchi dish from one of his restaurants. But unlike so many pasta recipes I’ve seen and prepared, Michael wasn’t boiling his gnocchi; he was frying them. In butter no less. Although I don’t remember what the final dish was, I do remember thinking I want some fried gnocchi. Right now! Yes, it was 8 o’clock in the morning, but I still wanted it. Since I couldn’t get the gnocchi out of my mind, I finally decided to make my own. They were just as heavenly as I’d imagined. See, unlike boiled gnocchi which are soft all over, these now had a crispy outer shell, but were still soft pillows of potatoey goodness inside. Topped with a fresh tomato sauce, and I had a dinner that was out of this world.
Fried gnocchi with fresh tomato sauce
Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cups cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
Directions:
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the gnocchi and cook until crispy on the outside, about five minutes. Transfer the gnocchi to a plate and keep warm.
- Heat the olive oil in the same skillet over medium-high heat. Add the tomatoes and basil and cook until tender, about two minutes.
- Divide the gnocchi among the plates, spoon the sauce on top, sprinkle with cheese and serve.
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