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Mia Cucina Pazzo Recipe

Gnocchi with Ricotta CheeseINGREDIENTS 1 medium yellow onion, chopped2 cloves of garlic, chopped3 Tbls of extra virgin olive oil1 8 oz can of tomato paste1 28 oz can to diced tomatoes1 tsp of dried basil1 tsp of dried oregano1/4 cup of fresh Italian flat leaf parsley, chopped1/2 salt1/2 fresh ground black pepper2 1lb packages of potato gnocchi1 and 1/2 pounds of ricotta cheese1 package of shredded mozzarella cheesePREPARATION In a large skillet sauté the onions and garlic in the olive oil until tender.Add the tomato paste and cook while stirring for around 5 minutes.Stir in the tomatoes/Add the oregano, basil, parsley, salt and pepper.Cook for around 30 to 45 minutes.In 4 quarts of rapidly boiling salted water, cook the gnocchi until they start floating to the top.As they float to the top remove the gnocchi with a slotted spoon and place in a large bowl.Stir in some of the tomato sauce.Add the ricotta and then more sauce.Place the gnocchi in a casserole dish and top with the mozzarella cheese.Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees.Bake the gnocchi uncovered until the cheese is melted and browned on top.
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