
Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina
Gnocchi Alla Sorrentina is a delicious and satisfying first course originating from the Campania region. Made with floury potatoes and seasoned with a savory tomato sauce, grated Grana cheese, and melted mozzarella, these gnocchi are a true delight all year round. Perfect for a tasty lunch or dinner, they are simple to prepare and rich in flavor.
Ingredients
- For the gnocchi:
- Floury potatoes
400G400G - Flour
250G250G - Egg
11 - Grated grana cheese
50G50G - Nutmegto taste
- For the recipe:
- Potato gnocchi
500G500G - Mozzarella
200G200G - Grated grana cheese
150G150G - Tomato sauce
200G200G - Ripe tomatoes
22 - Basilto taste
- Oreganoto taste
Preparation
- STEP 1 OF 11
For the gnocchi: Prepare 150 g of flour on the work surface
- STEP 2 OF 11
Wash the potatoes and boil them with the skin on for about 10 minutes
- STEP 3 OF 11
Peel them while still hot and immediately mash them onto the flour with a potato masher
- STEP 4 OF 11
Add the egg, cheese, and a pinch of nutmeg. Knead well, adding more flour on the work surface but only for a short time because absorbing too much would make them gummy
- STEP 5 OF 11
Divide the dough into 4 parts, roll them with the palm of your hands on the well-floured work surface to obtain cords about a finger thick, and cut them into 2 cm pieces
- STEP 6 OF 11
If desired, the gnocchi prepared this way can be pressed with a finger on the back of a grater or on a fork
- STEP 7 OF 11
Recipe: Throw the gnocchi to boil in plenty of salted water and as they rise to the surface, scoop them out with a slotted spoon and place them in a lightly oiled bowl
- STEP 8 OF 11
Take 4 baking dishes and in each pour a tablespoon of tomato sauce, then layer the gnocchi, mozzarella cut into strips, a tablespoon of tomato sauce, some diced tomatoes, a few basil leaves, a pinch of oregano, and a sprinkle of cheese
- STEP 9 OF 11
Repeat the same way with the gnocchi, mozzarella, and other ingredients
- STEP 10 OF 11
Place in a preheated oven at 150 degrees until the cheese is well gratinated
- STEP 11 OF 11
Place a couple more basil leaves on top and serve
Suggestions
Pan
Casserole
Grater
General Information
Storage notes
Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 2 days
More information
Vegetarian dishes
Origin
Italia, Campania
Analysis
Attention
Macronutrients (100 gr)
Attention
Energy (kcal) | 146.99 |
Carbohydrates (g) | 17.85 |
of which Sugars (g) | 1.19 |
Fat (g) | 5.24 |
of which Saturates (g) | 2.98 |
Protein (g) | 7.66 |
Fiber (g) | 1.18 |
Sale (g) | 0.21 |
- Proteins7.66g·24%
- Carbohydrates17.85g·56%
- Fats5.24g·16%
- Fibers1.18g·4%