🇲🇨 Monegasque Cuisine

Gnocchi Monegasques

Monegasque Potato Gnocchi

Prep Time 45 min
Servings 4
Difficulty Medium
Calories 398 kcal

Pillowy potato dumplings in a rich tomato-basil sauce, topped with a snowfall of Parmigiano, a beloved Monegasque comfort dish.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1 Boil potatoes whole in salted water until tender. Peel while hot and rice into a mound.
  2. 2 Add flour, egg, and salt. Gently knead until just combined. Do not overwork.
  3. 3 Roll into ropes 2 cm thick and cut into 2 cm pieces. Roll each piece over a fork or gnocchi board.
  4. 4 Cook gnocchi in salted boiling water. They are done when they float, about 2 min.
  5. 5 Meanwhile, warm tomato sauce with garlic and olive oil in a wide skillet.
  6. 6 Transfer gnocchi to the sauce, toss gently, and serve topped with Parmigiano and fresh basil.

Did You Know?

In Monaco, gnocchi are traditionally served on September 19 for the Feast of Sainte Devote, the principality's patron saint.