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Make-Ahead Basil Gnocchi
Makes 4
https://www.sobeys.com/en/recipes/make-ahead-basil-gnocchi/
Directions
Step 1
In bowl, whisk together eggs, basil, ½ tsp (5 mL) salt and pepper. Set aside. Place potatoes in large saucepan and cover with cold salted water; bring to a boil. Cook 12 to 15 min. until tender. Drain well.
Step 2
While still hot, pass potatoes through a ricer onto lightly floured work surface. Mound riced potatoes and a make a well in the centre. Allow potatoes to cool until barely warm. Pour egg mixture and 1¼ cups (300 mL) flour into the well. Using a fork, stir flour and egg mixture to gradually incorporate potatoes to form dough. Gently knead dough, adding remaining flour a bit at a time, as needed, just until a smooth dough comes together.
Step 3
Divide dough into 6 portions. Roll each portion into 1/2-in. (1-cm) thick rope. Cut ropes into 1-in. (2.5-cm) pieces. Lightly roll each piece on tines of fork to create indentations. Line a baking sheet with clean tea towel lightly dusted with flour. Arrange gnocchi in single layer on tea towel. Freeze 2 hr. or until frozen through. Transfer gnocchi to airtight container or re-sealable freezer bags. Freeze up to 1 month. Or gnocchi can be cooked immediately after rolling.
Step 4
To cook: Add batches of fresh or frozen gnocchi into large saucepan of boiling salted water. Cook 3 to 5 min., until gnocchi float to surface. Remove with slotted spoon. Toss gently in warm tomato sauce or melted butter. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.
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Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- ⅔ cup (150 mL) loosely packed basil leaves, very finely chopped
- ½ tsp (2 mL) salt
- ¼ tsp (1 mL) pepper
- 2 lb (1 kg) russet potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
- 1½ cups (375 mL) all-purpose flour, divided (approx.)
Make-Ahead Basil Gnocchi
Makes 4 https://www.sobeys.com/en/recipes/make-ahead-basil-gnocchi/Ingredients:
- 2 eggs
- ⅔ cup (150 mL) loosely packed basil leaves, very finely chopped
- ½ tsp (2 mL) salt
- ¼ tsp (1 mL) pepper
- 2 lb (1 kg) russet potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks
- 1½ cups (375 mL) all-purpose flour, divided (approx.)
Directions:
Step 1
In bowl, whisk together eggs, basil, ½ tsp (5 mL) salt and pepper. Set aside. Place potatoes in large saucepan and cover with cold salted water; bring to a boil. Cook 12 to 15 min. until tender. Drain well.
Step 2
While still hot, pass potatoes through a ricer onto lightly floured work surface. Mound riced potatoes and a make a well in the centre. Allow potatoes to cool until barely warm. Pour egg mixture and 1¼ cups (300 mL) flour into the well. Using a fork, stir flour and egg mixture to gradually incorporate potatoes to form dough. Gently knead dough, adding remaining flour a bit at a time, as needed, just until a smooth dough comes together.
Step 3
Divide dough into 6 portions. Roll each portion into 1/2-in. (1-cm) thick rope. Cut ropes into 1-in. (2.5-cm) pieces. Lightly roll each piece on tines of fork to create indentations. Line a baking sheet with clean tea towel lightly dusted with flour. Arrange gnocchi in single layer on tea towel. Freeze 2 hr. or until frozen through. Transfer gnocchi to airtight container or re-sealable freezer bags. Freeze up to 1 month. Or gnocchi can be cooked immediately after rolling.
Step 4
To cook: Add batches of fresh or frozen gnocchi into large saucepan of boiling salted water. Cook 3 to 5 min., until gnocchi float to surface. Remove with slotted spoon. Toss gently in warm tomato sauce or melted butter. Serve sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.
Tip
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