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Spinach Gnocchi with Marinara Sauce
Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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Preparation Time
25 Mins
Cooking Time
20 Mins
Total Time
45 Mins
Makes
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Ingredients
Main Recipe
3/4 cup blanched and chopped spinach (palak)
salt and black pepper (kalimirch) powder to taste
For the gnocchi
2 cups potato
1/4 cup plain flour (maida)
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 tbsp oil
1 tsp salt for boiling
For the Marinara sauce
1 1/2 cups tomato cubes
2 tbsp butter
2 tsp finely chopped garlic (lehsun)
2 tsp fresh cream
2 tsp dried oregano
salt and black pepper (kalimirch) powder to taste
Other ingredients
1/4 cup grated mozzarella cheese
butter for greasing
Method
- Combine the potatoes, spinach, plain flour, baking powder, salt and pepper in a bowl to make soft dough.
- Divide the dough into approximately 35 to 40 equal sized balls.
- Flatten, each ball gently using a fork.
- Boil plenty of water in a pan and add 1 tsp of salt and 1 tbsp of oil to the water.
- When the water boils, add a few pieces of the gnocchi at a time and allow them to half cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Carefully remove the gnocchi from the boiling water, using a perforated spoon. Keep aside.
- Repeat the same procedure for the remaining gnocchi.
- Heat the butter in a pan, add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
- Add the tomato chunks and cook for 2 to 3 minutes till they are soft. If necessary add 2 tbsp of water.
- Add the cream, oregano, salt and pepper and sauté for another 1 minute. Remove from the flame and keep aside.
- Layer the gnocchi in a greased rectangular baking dish and pour the marinara sauce on top.
- Sprinkle cheese on top and bake in a pre-heated oven at 150°C (300°F) for 10 minutes.
- Serve hot.
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