Gnocchi With Quick Romesco (Print)

Tender potato gnocchi coated in a vibrant, smoky-sweet Romesco sauce with roasted red peppers and toasted almonds, ready in 30 minutes.

# Ingredient List:

→ For the Gnocchi

01 - 1 lb store-bought or homemade potato gnocchi
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - Salt, to taste

→ For the Quick Romesco Sauce

04 - 1 cup roasted red peppers, jarred and drained
05 - 1/2 cup toasted almonds
06 - 2 medium garlic cloves
07 - 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
08 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
09 - 2 tbsp sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar
10 - 1 tsp smoked paprika
11 - 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
12 - 1/2 tsp salt
13 - 1/4 tsp black pepper

→ For Serving

14 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
15 - Grated Parmesan or Manchego cheese

# How-To Steps:

01 - Combine roasted red peppers, toasted almonds, garlic, olive oil, tomato paste, vinegar, smoked paprika, cayenne, salt, and black pepper in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth but still slightly textured. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Set aside.
02 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add gnocchi and cook according to package instructions or until they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes. Drain well.
03 - In a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tbsp olive oil. Add the drained gnocchi and sauté for 2-3 minutes until lightly golden.
04 - Add the Romesco sauce to the skillet, tossing the gnocchi until evenly coated and heated through, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately, garnished with parsley and grated cheese if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • The sauce keeps for a week in the fridge and makes everything taste better from eggs to grilled vegetables
  • Store bought gnocchi turns golden and irresistible with just a quick pan fry
02 -
  • Over blending the sauce makes it gummy so leave a little texture
  • Do not overcrowd the pan when frying gnocchi or they will steam instead of crisp
03 -
  • If your sauce seems too thick add water one tablespoon at a time until it coats a spoon
  • Save a splash of the gnocchi cooking water to loosen the sauce if needed when tossing

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