Gnocchi With Spinach And Garlic Recipes

GNOCCHI W/ GARLIC, SPINACH, MUSHROOM & GRAPE TOMATOES

Steps:

• Heat 1 tbsp of butter with 1/2 tsp of olive oil (this prevents the butter from burning) over med heat until melted.
• Add garlic and shallots.
• Cook 1-2 minutes, until soft.
• Add cherry tomatoes and kosher salt to taste.
• Cook 8 minutes on low heat covered, until soft.
• Add mushrooms and 1 tbsp of butter.
• Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
• Add baby spinach and thyme.
• Cook low for 5-8 more minutes.
• Add 1 -2 tbsp more butter and a tiny bit of water to make a sauce to coat. Yum!
• Add pepper.
• Turn off heat, add Parmesan and hot cooked gnocchi.
• Serve and enjoy!

SPINACH GNOCCHI WITH GARLIC AND WALNUTS

Steps:

• Put potatoes into large pot and add cold water to cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 30 minutes.
• Drain. Cool slightly, peel and mash in a large bowl. Add egg, salt, cheese, spinach and basil. Mix thoroughly. Gradually work flour into potato mixture. Turn dough out onto lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic.
• Line baking sheet with wax paper and lightly flour. Break off small pieces of dough and roll into balls about 3/4 inch in diameter. Place in a single layer on prepared pan. Continue until all dough is formed.
• Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, in medium skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring often, 1 minute. Add walnuts, reduce heat to low and cook, stirring often, 1 minute more. Remove from heat.
• When water boils, add salt then working in batches, drop gnocchi into water. Cook 10 seconds after dumplings rise to surface, about 10 minutes total.
• Remove with slotted spoon and divide among 8 serving bowls. Reheat olive oil mixture, then spoon over gnocchi. Serve warm.