The story: I don't really know if there is much of a story behind this particular dish. We just love gnocchi and have played around with all kinds of sauces for it. Our blue cheese white sauce is a particular favorite, though not one you should have every day. Spectacular in taste but also spectacular in the unhealthiness of it. This is a more "healthy" and simple version of one of our gnocchi dishes.
Classic Gnocchi: (serves about 4)
1 packet of Gnocchi (its about a pound in size)
2 large heads of broccoli
1/2 medium Spanish onion
1-2 good sized plum tomatoes
1/2 cup of white mushrooms
1 tsp of garlic powder
1/3 cup of olive oil
6 or 7 large fresh basil leaves
cheese to taste
Start a pot of water for the gnocchi. You don't need a whole lot of water for this, the gnocchi isn't in there long. In the mean time, spray a pan with oil and bring it up to a high heat. When the pan is hot, toss in the onion, which should be cut into thin slices. Let that brown up a bit. If the pan was properly hot it should not take long at all. Next toss in the mushrooms, cut to what ever size you like. You want to let the mushrooms cook down a bit before you toss in the broccoli and the oil, otherwise the mushrooms will just taste of grease. When they have cooked, toss in the broccoli first and let it cook for 3-4 minutes. After that, pour in the oil and flavor with the garlic powder. At this point, just lower to temperature to simmer, and let it sit. By this point, hopefully the water will be boiling, so add the gnocchi. When the gnocchi floats at the top of the water, its done. Like I said it won't take long to cook. When its all floating, use a large slotted spoon to mix the gnocchi with the veggies. Toss in the chopped tomato and basil, stirring for another minute or two. You don't want the tomatoes or the basil to cook much. The raw flavor is much more powerful. Just grab a plate or bowl, toss on a little cheese like Parmesan, and you're done.
Eat and enjoy!!
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