As of: March 13, 2024, 8:57 a.m
By: Clara Kistner
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Along with pizza, pasta and risotto, gnocchi are probably one of the absolute classics of Italian cuisine.
With a creamy tomato and mozzarella sauce, they can be prepared in just one pot.
While many people like to limit themselves to light dishes in the summer, in the cold season it can be a little richer.
Because in the cold, wet weather outside, soups, stews, casseroles and a creamy breakfast porridge warm the body and soul much better than cold salads and sandwiches.
In addition to vitamin-rich vegetables, strengthening carbohydrates such as rice, pasta or potatoes, as well as delicately melting cheese, should not be missing.
Everything packed into a large pot and served steaming hot can be warmed up wonderfully even in sub-zero temperatures.
How one-pot meals are taking over the internet
From risotto to soups and curries to numerous pasta dishes, if you want to save time cleaning the kitchen, simply cook everything in one large pot.
These are so-called “one-pot” meals.
Apparently more people like to avoid washing up than you might think, as the concept of cooking with just one pot regularly goes viral on the internet.
One-pot gnocchi in a creamy tomato-mozzarella sauce - the Italian classic has never been prepared so quickly and easily.
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After all, dishes like the creamy one-pot broccolina noodles and the quick one-pot pasta with butternut squash don't have to sacrifice any of their taste despite saving on dishes.
Ingredients for the simple one-pot gnocchi
For about four servings
1 kg gnocchi (from the fresh food counter)
2 cans chopped tomatoes (400/500 grams each)
200 ml vegetable broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
3 tbsp olive oil
1 ball of mozzarella (or a package of mini mozzarella)
1 large onion
2 cloves garlic
30g basil
salt and pepper
1 tbsp sugar (brown sugar at best)
Optionally also dried herbs or chili flakes
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First, garlic and onion are peeled and finely chopped.
The basil is also washed and cut into strips.
Dice the mozzarella balls or halve the mini mozzarellas.
Sauté the onion and garlic in a large pot with a little olive oil until translucent.
Now add the sugar and let everything caramelize slightly.
Then stir in the tomato paste.
In the next step, add the chopped tomatoes and vegetable stock and season with salt and pepper and spices of your choice.
Add the gnocchi to the pot and let them simmer in the sauce for about five to ten minutes.
Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the mozzarella and basil.
If you like it even creamier, you can also add a little cream or more mozzarella to the tomato sauce.
Bon appetit!
Not only does the sauce taste better freshly prepared, but if you have a little more stamina when cooking, you can even make the gnocchi yourself.
Have you already eaten your fill of tomato sauce?
Then try making gnocchi with fresh zucchini and a quick basil pesto instead.