Prepare the Gnocchi: In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, flour, egg, Parmesan cheese, salt, and nutmeg. Mix until a dough forms.
Knead the Dough: Lightly flour a clean surface and knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
Shape the Gnocchi: Roll the dough into long ropes about 1 inch thick. Cut the ropes into 1-inch pieces. Optionally, roll each piece over a gnocchi board or fork to create ridges.
Cook the Gnocchi: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook until they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes.
Prepare the Tomato Sauce: While the gnocchi are cooking, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, salt, and pepper.
Combine: Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet with the tomato sauce. Toss gently to coat.
Serve: Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves and grated Parmesan cheese.
This gnocchi recipe is perfect for a date night at home. The sauce is rich and flavorful and everything came together wonderfully.
Outstanding! The gnocchi were incredibly soft and pillowy, and the sauce had such a vibrant flavor. A true Italian experience.
Simple, yet elegant. The gnocchi cooking time was spot on. The tomato sauce was lovely.
A really good and easy recipe! Made this on a weeknight, and it was ready quickly. The tomato sauce was rich.
Great recipe! I used fresh basil, and it made a huge difference. Will definitely make this again.
