Jul 13 2026
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Gnocchi Recipe

Inspired by Juniper Bar and Restaurant
Time1h
Serves4

butter or red sauce

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Ingredients

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Gnocchi

Butter Sauce

Red Sauce

Method

Making Gnocchi

  1. 1

    Prepare the Potatoes

    Boil the potatoes in salted water until tender. Drain and let cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Mash the Potatoes

    Peel the potatoes and mash them in a large bowl until smooth.

  3. 3

    Make the Dough

    Add the flour, egg, and salt to the mashed potatoes. Mix until a dough forms.

  4. 4

    Shape the Gnocchi

    Divide the dough into small pieces and roll them into 1-inch ropes. Cut into 1-inch pieces and shape them with a fork.

  5. 5

    Cook the Gnocchi

    Boil a large pot of salted water. Add gnocchi and cook until they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.

Making Butter Sauce

  1. 6

    Melt the Butter

    In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.

  2. 7

    Add Garlic

    Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  3. 8

    Combine with Gnocchi

    Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet. Toss with the butter sauce, parsley, salt, and black pepper.

Making Red Sauce

  1. 9

    Sauté the Onion

    In a saucepan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until soft.

  2. 10

    Add Garlic

    Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

  3. 11

    Make the Sauce

    Add crushed tomatoes and basil. Simmer for 20 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

  4. 12

    Combine with Gnocchi

    Serve the cooked gnocchi topped with the red sauce.

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