GNOCCHI WITH TOMATO, BASIL, AND OLIVES

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Gnocchi with Tomato, Basil, and Olives image

Provided by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich

Categories     Olive     Pasta     Tomato     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Basil     Spring     Healthy

Yield Makes 3 main-course or 6 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 cup pitted Gaeta olives or Cerignola or other large green olives
1 1/2 cupstomato sauce
6 quarts salted water
1 recipeGnocchi
1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
5 fresh basil leaves, washed, dried, and shredded
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a large, deep skillet, heat the butter over medium-high heat until foaming. Add the olives and cook, stirring, until sizzling, about 2 minutes. Add the tomato sauce and bring to a simmer. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Bring the salted water to a boil in a large pot over high heat. Cook and drain the gnocchi according to the directions
  • Bring the tomato sauce back to a simmer over low heat. Add the gnocchi and stir gently with a wooden spoon until coated. Stir in the grated cheese and basil. Check the seasoning, transfer the gnocchi to a platter, and serve immediately.

Isaac Onyinyechi Gift
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I'm always looking for new ways to make gnocchi and this recipe is a keeper. The sauce is flavorful and the gnocchi is cooked perfectly.


Amani Vargas
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I love that I can make it with fresh or canned tomatoes.


Alaya Johnson
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I'm new to cooking and this recipe was perfect for me. It was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Ntando Alana
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I love that I can use pantry staples to make it.


Sarhad Ali 4455
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I'm always looking for new ways to make gnocchi and this recipe is a keeper. The sauce is flavorful and the gnocchi is cooked perfectly.


Abisola Adegbami
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover roasted tomatoes. I love that I can make it with fresh or roasted tomatoes.


Colin Day
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a hit. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and the gnocchi was cooked perfectly.


Manoj Kumar
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This is a great recipe for a vegetarian meal. The combination of flavors is perfect and the gnocchi is cooked perfectly.


Ajani Kabirat
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I'm always looking for new ways to make gnocchi and this recipe is a keeper. The sauce is flavorful and the gnocchi is cooked perfectly.


satendra mandal
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. I love that I can make it with fresh or canned tomatoes.


Raysa Ramos
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I'm new to cooking and this recipe was perfect for me. It was easy to follow and the results were delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


amir amirjoya
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. I love that I can use pantry staples to make it.


Rovante
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I made this dish for a party last weekend and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the combination of flavors and the gnocchi was cooked perfectly.


Shamim Shamim23
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used fresh tomatoes from my garden and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Hackar 007
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I'm not usually a fan of gnocchi, but this recipe changed my mind. The gnocchi was light and fluffy, and the sauce was flavorful and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Cynthia Wood
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This is my new favorite gnocchi recipe. It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. I love that I can use fresh or canned tomatoes, depending on what I have on hand.


Phillip Cletus
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! Everyone loved the light and flavorful sauce. The gnocchi was cooked perfectly.


HANANFANAN
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This gnocchi dish was absolutely delicious! The combination of flavors from the tomatoes, basil, and olives was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.