Gnocchi With Spinach And Garlic Food

GNOCCHI W/ GARLIC, SPINACH, MUSHROOM & GRAPE TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp of butter with 1/2 tsp of olive oil (this prevents the butter from burning) over med heat until melted.
• Add garlic and shallots.
• Cook 1-2 minutes, until soft.
• Add cherry tomatoes and kosher salt to taste.
• Cook 8 minutes on low heat covered, until soft.
• Add mushrooms and 1 tbsp of butter.
• Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
• Add baby spinach and thyme.
• Cook low for 5-8 more minutes.
• Add 1 -2 tbsp more butter and a tiny bit of water to make a sauce to coat. Yum!
• Add pepper.
• Turn off heat, add Parmesan and hot cooked gnocchi.
• Serve and enjoy!

SPINACH GNOCCHI WITH GARLIC AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Put potatoes into large pot and add cold water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 30 minutes.
• Drain. Cool slightly, peel and mash in a large bowl. Add egg, salt, cheese, spinach and basil. Mix thoroughly. Gradually work flour into potato mixture. Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
• Line baking sheet with wax paper and lightly flour. Break off small pieces of dough and roll into balls about 3/4 inch in diameter. Place in a single layer on prepared pan. Continue until all dough is formed.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, in medium skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring often, 1 minute. Add walnuts, reduce heat to low and cook, stirring often, 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
• When water boils, add salt then working in batches, drop gnocchi into water. Cook 10 seconds after dumplings rise to surface, about 10 minutes total.
• Remove with slotted spoon and divide among 8 serving bowls. Reheat olive oil mixture, then spoon over gnocchi. Serve warm.

SPINACH GNOCCHI

Steps:

• For the gnocchi: In a large stock pot over high heat, boil the potatoes, salt, smashed garlic, and roughly chopped onions until the potatoes are fork tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Drain and return to the pot to allow the water to cook off, 5 to 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in a small saute pan over medium-high heat, add the olive oil and heat until shimmering. Add the diced onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and saute for 1 minute more. Add the spinach and cook for 3 minutes. Add the wine and cook until the spinach is wilted, 5 minutes, stirring often. Place the mixture in a strainer set over a bowl to catch the liquids as it drains off, applying pressure gently a few times to accelerate liquid removal. Reserve 1/2 cup liquid.
• When the potatoes are dry and slightly cooled, roughly cut them and pass through a food mill or ricer. Set aside. (Guy's tip: after ricing the potatoes, spread them out on a baking sheet and allow them to dry out even more to remove moisture).
• In a food processor bowl fitted with the bottom blade, add the strained spinach, pulse to puree, and then add the egg and egg yolk, flour, nutmeg, and Parmesan. Pulse until well mixed. Place into a large bowl and gently fold in the riced potatoes, gently stirring until just combined. You will have very soft dough. Turn out onto a lightly floured board and roll into a 1 1/2-inch thick snake. Dust the dough lightly with flour and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces. Roll each piece gently with your thumb, leaving a small indentation on 1 side of the gnocchi. Place the finished gnocchi on a lightly floured, parchment paper-lined baking sheet. (Guy's tip: if you have time, let the gnocchi rest in the refrigerator or freezer until chilled prior to cooking. It will help the gnocchi hold its shape better).
• Fill a large stock pot 3/4 full with water, place over high heat, add 1 tablespoon kosher salt, and bring to a rapid boil.
• Meanwhile, for the sauce: Wipe clean the same pan that the spinach was cooked in and place over medium-high heat. Add 3 tablespoons butter and melt. Add the garlic and chile flakes and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Deglaze with the wine, reduce for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the stock, reserved spinach liquid, half-and-half, and cheese and reduce an additional 3 minutes. Add the pepper, tomatoes, and remaining 2 tablespoons butter.
• When the sauce is ready, add the gnocchi to the boiling water and cook for 3 1/2 minutes. Remove, drain, and let rest for 5 minutes. Add to the sauce and garnish with Parmesan and a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. Freeze any leftover gnocchi for a later meal.

GNOCCHI WITH PANCETTA, SPINACH & PARMESAN CREAM

Steps:

• Cook the gnocchi following pack instructions, then drain. Meanwhile, heat 1 tsp of the oil in a small pan and fry the garlic, then add the cream and a good grating of nutmeg. Put to one side.
• Heat 2 tsp of the remaining oil in a frying pan and cook the pancetta until crisp. Add the gnocchi and fry until it starts to turn golden, adding a little more oil if it begins to stick. Stir in the spinach, lemon zest and seasoning.
• Stir the Parmesan into the cream sauce. Spoon the gnocchi onto plates, drizzle over the sauce and scatter with pine nuts. Serve with extra Parmesan.

SPINACH - RICOTTA GNOCCHI WITH GARLIC SAUCE

Steps:

• Gnocchi: Add milk and bread to a shallow dish, let bread soak 10 minutes, then squeeze excess milk from the bread.
• In a medium bowl, combine bread, spinach, ricotta, eggs, grated parmesan, nutmeg, salt and pepper, cover and refrigerate 1 hour.
• Fold the flour into the spinach mixture, flour your hands and roll heaping tsps into balls.
• Bring a large saucepan of salted water to a boil, add gnocchi in batches, cook 2 minutes or until gnocchi rises to the surface, transfer to a serving plate with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
• Sauce: Combine ingredients in a small saucepan, cook over medium heat 3 minutes or until the butter is lightly browned.
• To serve, drizzle sauce over gnocchi and top with shaved Parmesan.