If you're in the mood for delicious and comforting Italian food, try this Gnocchetti alla Pomodoro recipe! This easy-to-follow dish combines fresh tomatoes, garlic, basil, and other flavors to make a flavorful pasta that will delight your taste buds.
To make the Gnocchetti alla Pomodoro, gather the following ingredients: 400g Gnocchetti Pasta, 2 tablespoons of extra-virgin olive oil, 3 cloves of fresh garlic, finely chopped; 500g fresh tomatoes with the skin removed and chopped into small pieces; a handful of fresh basil leaves; salt to taste; and freshly ground black pepper.
Begin by bringing a pot of salted water to a boil. Once boiling, add the Gnocchetti and lower the heat. Cook for 10 minutes or until al dente. Drain and set aside in a large bowl, reserving one cup of cooking water for later use. In the meantime, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over low-medium heat and add in the fresh garlic. Cook for two minutes until light golden brown and fragrant then add in the chopped tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes or until softened. Lastly, add the cooked Gnocchetti to the sauce and stir gently to combine. Add 1/2 cup of cooking water and cook on low-medium heat for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened but not dry. Serve hot with basil leaves on top!
To make the sauce, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over low-medium heat and add in the fresh garlic. Cook for two minutes until light golden brown and fragrant then add in the chopped tomatoes and season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes or until softened. Lastly, add the cooked Gnocchetti to the sauce and stir gently to combine. Add 1/2 cup of cooking water and cook on low-medium heat for 5 more minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened but not dry. Serve hot with basil leaves on top!
Finally, gently combine the Gnocchetti with the sauce and season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer the delicious pasta dish to a large serving bowl and garnish with freshly grated parmesan cheese or vegan cheese of choice and mix in some fresh basil leaves. Serve immediately for best results and enjoy!
After a day of hard work, nothing hits the spot quite like a heaping plate of freshly cooked Italian pasta—Gnocchetti alla Pomodoro! Enjoy the savory and delightfully tangy tomato-based parmesan sauce accompanied with this special type of crenelated pasta. Along with its pleasing aesthetic, Gnocchetti alla Pomodoro makes for an ideal home-cooked meal to share with friends or family and is sure to soothe your tastebuds. Buon Appetito!
