Gnocchi Alla Vodka Recipe

Name: BellaBrava Bexley - Land O’Lakes Gnocchi Alla Vodka Recipe
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 500 g Potato Gnocchi; 1 tsp Salt; 2 tbs Olive Oil; 2 pieces Shallots, minced; 3 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes; 120 ml Vodka; 400 g Canned Crushed Tomatoes; 200 ml Heavy Cream; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black Pepper; 50 g Parmesan Cheese, grated; 200 g Wild Mushrooms, assorted; 100 g Oven-Dried Tomatoes, chopped; 50 g Pecorino Romano, grated; 10 pieces Fresh Basil Leaves, torn

Inspired by BellaBrava Bexley - Land O’Lakes

Time45m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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Gnocchi

1 1/8 lb (500 g) Potato Gnocchi

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

Pink Vodka Sauce

2 tbs olive oil

2 pieces Shallots, minced

3 cloves Garlic, minced

1 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes

1/2 cup (120 ml) Vodka

14 1/8 oz (400 g) Canned Crushed Tomatoes

7/8 cup (200 ml) Heavy cream

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1 tsp black pepper

1 3/4 oz (50 g) Parmesan cheese, grated

Toppings

7.05 oz (200 g) Wild Mushrooms, assorted

3 1/2 oz (100 g) Oven-Dried Tomatoes, chopped

1 3/4 oz (50 g) Pecorino Romano, grated

10 pieces Fresh Basil Leaves, torn

Method

Preparation of Gnocchi

Cook the Gnocchi

In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Add the potato gnocchi and cook according to package instructions until they float to the surface, usually about 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Preparation of Pink Vodka Sauce

Sauté Aromatics

In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced shallots and cook until translucent, about 3-4 minutes. Add the minced garlic and crushed red pepper flakes, cooking for an additional minute until fragrant.

Add Vodka

Carefully pour in the vodka and let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes to allow the alcohol to cook off.

Incorporate Tomatoes

Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Finish the Sauce

Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until the sauce is creamy and well combined.

Cooking Wild Mushrooms

Sauté Wild Mushrooms

In a separate pan, add a drizzle of olive oil and heat over medium-high heat. Add the assorted wild mushrooms and sauté until golden brown and tender, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Combining and Serving

Combine Gnocchi and Sauce

Add the cooked gnocchi to the pink vodka sauce and toss gently to coat the gnocchi evenly with the sauce.

Plate the Dish

Spoon the gnocchi onto serving plates. Top with sautéed wild mushrooms, oven-dried tomatoes, and a sprinkle of grated pecorino romano. Garnish with torn basil leaves.

Serve

Enjoy your Gnocchi Alla Vodka while warm!