what to have with gnocchi???

Question

I have never had it before and have heard about from food tv. I went to the store today and bought some. It says that I should boil it in water for a few minutes. What else should I do with it? What are some good dishes that I can make with this? Thanks

Answer 1

Potato Gnocchi with Basil Pesto

When ready to serve, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. In a medium skillet, over medium-high, heat the heavy cream until just hot. Remove from the heat and whisk in the pesto. Using a rubber spatula, scrape the pesto mixture into the a large bowl. Set aside in a warm spot.

Add half the gnocchi to the boiling water and cook for 1 1/2 minutes or until they rise to the top. (Take care not to overcook the gnocchi or they can disintegrate during cooking.) Using a slotted spoon or strainer, transfer the gnocchi to the bowl with the pesto and toss. Repeat with the remaining gnocchi. If the sauce seems too "tight", add some of the cooking water a tablespoon at time until a saucy consistency is reached. Season with pepper to taste. Divide among warm bowls and serve immediately.

Cook's Note: If rolling the gnocchi is intimidating, skip the shaping the gnocchi with a fork. Cooking them unshaped produces a fine gnocchi as well.

BASIL PESTO
2 cups loosely packed basil leaves, washed and dried thoroughly
2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
Freshly ground black pepper

In a food processor, combine the basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, garlic, and salt and puree. While the motor is running, drizzle in the oil until incorporated. Season with pepper to taste. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator with a piece of plastic wrap placed right on the surface of the pesto to prevent discoloration, for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 1 month.

Yield: about 2/3 cup

http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_15769,00.html

Answer 2

A gorgonzola sauce is the best with gnocchi! Fry some onion and some peppers and then add the cheese and melt it slowly, toos the boiled gnochhi through it and sprinkle with some chopped parsley!

Answer 3

A pasta sauce like marinara is good with it. Pesto is also quite nice with gnocchi. Arugula/Rocket lettuce is great when served with gnocchi - its characteristic nutty taste goes really well with gnocchi... As for the gnocchi itself, if you ever decide to make them from scratch, try making basil gnocchi.

Answer 4

We had it three nights ago. We made a small anti-pesto tray (olives, cheese, peppers, ect) and had a loaf of good bread. We made a Parmesan cheese sauce for the gnocchi. Oh, and don't forget the red wine.

Answer 5

hmm i have made it before with tomatoe sauce mixture and parmasian cheese and served a salad and garlic bread, with the gnocchi boil it till the gnocchi floats then add it to the olive oil, tomatoe sauce, garlic salt , parmasian mixture you make seperatly like regular sauce for spagetti. make the sauce to your own tasting likes. :P

Answer 6

Treat is like pasta. Marinara, Alfredo, whatever. As a side this way is great or put seafood in the mix and make it a main course. Just imagine it is pasta.

Answer 7

Don jz boil it wit water....
try ti boil it wit some ingredient...
n u can have it wit rice...
if ur place got yong tau foo is much more better....
Come to Malaysia....the food paradise.....

Answer 8

You should eat it off of a midget. MMMMM......