Gnocchi with Roasted Tomato Coulis
Simple and delicate, this recipe is guaranteed to please everyone. Perfect for a light dinner.
Preheat the oven to <temperature>250<unit>°C</unit></temperature>
Cut <quantity>1<unit>kg</unit></quantity> of ripe tomatoes in quarters
Deseed, remove the ribs, and chop <quantity>1</quantity> red bell pepper into medium pieces
Spread the tomatoes and the bell pepper in a baking dish
Season with <quantity>¼<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of red chili flakes, <quantity>⅓<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of smoked paprika, and <quantity>½<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of sumac
Add <quantity>1<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of flaky salt and <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of honey
Add <quantity>¼<unit>cup</unit></quantity> of balsamic vinegar and <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of olive oil
Bake the tomatoes for about 40m until blistered
Blend the blistered tomatoes on medium speed until smooth. The roasted tomato coulis is ready
Wrap <quantity>2<unit>kg</unit></quantity> of starchy potatoes in aluminum foil
Bake the potatoes for about 45m, until fork-tender
Peel the potatoes while still hot
Pass the potatoes through a sieve into a large bowl
Separate <quantity>4</quantity> egg yolks from the whites in a bowl
Make a well in the middle of the potatoes and place the egg yolks
Sift <quantity>300<unit>g</unit></quantity> of all-purpose flour over the potatoes
Add <quantity>1<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of salt and <quantity>½<unit>tsp</unit></quantity> of black pepper powder. Mix until uniform
Transfer to a clean surface and knead the dough until it is homogeneous and doesn't stick to your hands. If needed, add more flour, <quantity>1<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> at a time, to obtain this consistency, being careful to not make the dough too heavy
Divide the dough into small portions and make <quantity>1<unit>inch</unit></quantity> thick rolls. Cut each roll into <quantity>1<unit>inch</unit></quantity> long pieces
Bring water to a simmer in a medium pot and add <quantity>2<unit>tbsp</unit></quantity> of vegetable oil
Add salt to taste. Cook the gnocchi until they float. The potato gnocchi is ready
Plate the gnocchi and drizzle with the tomato coulis
Garnish with parmesan cheese and basil leaves. Drizzle olive oil and season with ground black pepper to taste. The gnocchi with roasted tomato coulis is ready
Buon appetito!
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