PastaTV - Making The Perfect Gnocchi in Napoletana Sauce

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grana padano

Grana padano is often less expensive and has a similar flavor.

canned tomatoes

🥗Healthier: fresh tomatoes

💰Cheaper: crushed tomatoes

Crushed tomatoes are usually cheaper and easier to find.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a more budget-friendly option.

white wine

🥗Healthier: white grape juice

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth adds flavor without the cost of wine.

Boil water in a large pot and add salt.

Add gnocchi to the boiling water and cook until they float, about 2-3 minutes.

Remove gnocchi with a slotted spoon and set aside.

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add canned tomatoes, sugar, and bay leaf; simmer for 10-15 minutes.

Season sauce with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

Add chopped basil to the sauce and stir well.

Incorporate the cooked gnocchi into the sauce and toss gently to coat.

Serve hot, topped with grated parmesan cheese.

Cooking Techniques

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