Roasted Red Pepper Sauce (with Gnocchi) |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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Ingredients:
1 (16-ounce) package refrigerated gnocchi |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
3 cloves garlic, minced |
2 (6-ounce) jars roasted red peppers, drained |
salt and freshly ground pepper |
1/2 to 2/3 cup heavy cream, or to taste |
1/4 cup minced fresh basil leaves, plus more leaves torn for garnish |
fresh lemon juice, to taste |
chunk of parmesan for grating |
Directions:
1. Bring large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the gnocchi according to the package instructions. Drain in a colander in the sink.
2. In a saucepan, heat oil over medium heat until hot, add garlic and cook, stirring, until golden. Add peppers, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes. Transfer to a processor or blender and puree. Return sauce to pan, add cream and bring to a simmer, stirring. Add basil, salt, pepper and few drops lemon juice, to taste.
3. In a large bowl, toss the gnocchi and sauce together. Divide among bowls, strew over some torn basil leaves, and grate some Parmesan over the top. Serve immediately.
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