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    Gnocchi w/Spicy Tomato and Wine Sauce


    Source of Recipe


    Linda's Busy Kitchen

    List of Ingredients




    1 lb(s) Gnocchi potatoe dumplings
    2 Tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
    6 clove(s) Fresh garlic
    1/2 tsp Chili flakes
    1 cup(s) Dry white drinking wine
    1 cup(s) Chicken broth
    2 14 1/2 oz. cans Tomatoes
    1/2 stick(s) Sweet cream butter, 1 inch cubes chilled
    1/2 cup(s) Freshly grated parmesan cheese
    Freshly chopped basil (to taste)
    Salt (to taste)
    Freshly crushed black pepper (to taste)

    Recipe



    SAUCE PREPARATION
    Place the olive oil, garlic and chili flakes in a cold pan.
    On medium heat stir and cook the olive oil, garlic, chili flakes
    until garlic turns slight golden brown.
    To this mixture add the white wine and chicken broth simmer about 10
    minutes.
    Reduce the wine and broth by half, add the tomatoes, and continue to
    simmer for 30 minutes.
    Puree the sauce in blender with the butter and Parmesan cheese.
    Season to taste with salt and pepper.
    PASTA PREPARATION
    Prepare pasta when sauce is complete.
    Use a large pot to boil pasta.
    Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until they float. (Approx. 3
    minutes or 160 degree F internal temp.)
    Remove pasta from boiling water and lightly mix with sauce.
    PLATING SUGGESTION:
    Place sauced pasta on serving plate, top with Parmesan and Basil.
    CHEFS TIP:
    Add Cream to sauce to add richness
    Add vegetables of choice to sauce
    Add sauteed chicken strips to sauce

 

 

 


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