Potato Gnocchi With Spinach And Sundried Tomatoes Recipes

CREAMY SUN DRIED TOMATO GNOCCHI

Steps:

• In a large skillet over medium heat, add the oil from the tomatoes. Once hot, add the leeks and cook until tender, about 3 minutes.
• Add in the garlic and tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes begin to burst, stirring occasionally and gently pushing with a spoon. Stir in the sun dried tomatoes and cook another 2 minutes, adding a sprinkle of salt to taste.
• Quickly add the white cooking wine and bring to a simmer. Allow to cook down by 1/3, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in the butter and season to taste again.
• Stir in the cooked gnocchi (see note) and allow to cook for 3-5 minutes. Add the cheese, spinach, heavy cream and basil and heat until the spinach is wilted. Serve with salt and pepper to taste!

POTATO GNOCCHI AND SPINACH ALFREDO WITH SUNDRIED TOMATO DRIZZLE

Steps:

• Combine sundried tomato and pesto in small bowl. Refrigerate until later.
• In large mixing bowl combine potatoes, flour, salt and egg. Mix until combined. Knead until mixture comes together into dough. Divide into 4 parts. Roll each part into log 1/2 inch wide. Cut into bite-size portions. Make an thumbprint in each portion. Cook in batches in boiling water until each dumpling floats to top. Remove with slotted spoon.
• In large skillet over medium high heat, saute spinach in olive oil until wilted. Season to taste with salt. Stir in alfredo sauce and heat until hot. Remove from heat and stir in parmesan cheese.
• To serve, spoon over potato gnocchi. Drizzle with pesto.

SPINACH AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO PASTA

Steps:

• In a small saucepan, bring the broth to a boil. Remove from heat. Place the sun-dried tomatoes in the broth 15 minutes, or until softened. Drain, reserving broth, and coarsely chop.
• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place penne pasta in the pot, cook 9 to 12 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
• Place the pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir until lightly toasted.
• Heat the olive oil and red pepper flakes in a skillet over medium heat, and saute the garlic 1 minute, until tender. Mix in the spinach, and cook until almost wilted. Pour in the reserved broth, and stir in the chopped sun-dried tomatoes. Continue cooking 2 minutes, or until heated through.
• In a large bowl, toss the cooked pasta with the spinach and tomato mixture and pine nuts. Serve with Parmesan cheese.

GNOCCHI WITH TOMATOES AND SPINACH

Steps:

• Finely chop the shallots.
• Heat the olive oil in a pan and sautee the shallots, garlic and chilli. Add the tomatoes and simmer for 20 minutes until it thickens.
• Season with salt and pepper and add the spinach leaves, allow to wilt.
• In the meantime boil the gnocchi in salted water until they float to the surface (about 3 minutes).
• Add to the tomato sauce and stir well. Just before serving sprinkle with fresh basil.

POTATO GNOCCHI WITH SPINACH AND SUNDRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Gently boil sundried tomatoes for 3 minutes until softened. Remove and slice julienne. Set aside. Remove stems from spinach and wash, then slice into julienne. Set aside. Core the red pepper and slice julienne. Set aside. Boil the potatoes in the skin until tender. Remove from water and let dry. Lift skin off and rice while still hot. Add egg yolk, set aside and let cool. Season with salt and white pepper and work into a dough with the flour. Roll into finger thick cylinder rolls. Cut into 2-3 cm length. Shape and swirl the gnocchi with the tip of a fork. Simmer in salted water for a few minutes until floating and drain thoroughly. Heat olive oil in a large saute pan on medium heat, add the gnocchi and saute for a few minutes until color is achieved. Add red pepper, mushrooms and tomatoes and saute for 2 minutes. Add the pesto and gently mix well. Add the parmesan and spinach. Season with salt and fresh cracked pepper. Remove from heat to serving dish and top with crumbled feta cheese.