Gnocchi: Gnocchi are pillowy Italian pasta dumplings, typically made from potato, flour, and egg. Variations on the standard potato gnocchi include spinach, ricotta, and semolina flour.
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Wine Pairing: 2009 Viña Mayor Ribera del Duero
Ingredients
- 1 yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2⁄3 bunch basil
- 4 cups spring mix
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1⁄8 teaspoon crushed red pepper (optional)
- 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
- 10 ounces gnocchi
- 1⁄4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 packet Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar
Instructions
1. Prepare Ingredients
Preheat oven to 425°F. Peel onion and mince. Mince garlic. Rinse basil and tear leaves into bite-size pieces, discarding stems. Rinse spring mix salad greens and pat dry with paper towel.
2. Prepare Sauce
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a medium ovenproof high-sided pan over medium heat. When oil is shimmering, add onion. Cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic, oregano, and crushed red pepper, if desired, and cook until garlic is golden, about 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and their juices and stir to combine. Allow to come to a simmer, then cook until sauce thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
3. Cook Gnocchi
Taste sauce and add salt and black pepper as needed. Add gnocchi and stir to combine. Simmer until gnocchi is warmed through, about 1 minute.
4. Bake Gnocchi
Stir basil into sauce. Sprinkle top evenly with mozzarella. Place in oven and bake until cheese is golden and bubbling, about 5 minutes. For an extra golden crust, heat broiler to high and broil for an additional 3-5 minutes.
5. Prepare Salad
In a small bowl, whisk together Dijon mustard, Champagne vinegar, and 2 tablespoons olive oil. Taste and add salt and black pepper as needed. Drizzle over salad greens in a large bowl and toss to coat.
6. Plate Gnocchi
Divide gnocchi between 3 plates. Serve with salad alongside.
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