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    Home > Blog > Seasonal > Caprese Gnocchi

    Caprese Gnocchi

    by Teri Lyn Fisher · Published: Jun 12, 2017 · Modified: Aug 17, 2020

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    A close up of a bowl of caprese gnocchi and a fork.

    As fans of the caprese combo. We are constantly trying to figure out other ways we can incorporate it into our diet. We decided that although we love the combo with the addition of bread, potato would be a fun exploration. So we made gnocchi and added the cheese and tomato and as expected it was good. Simple and delicious. Also not a crazy hassle if you use store bough gnocchi, but it’s more fun and delicious to make your own :) . Either way, this is my new favorite way to have gnocchi. :)
    ♥ Teri

    Bowls of caprese gnocchi with cheese, a drink, and forks.

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    Bowls of caprese gnocchi with cheese, a drink, and forks.

    Caprese Gnocchi

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    RECIPE BY Teri & Jenny
    Prep Time: 20 mins
    Cook Time: 1 hr
    cooling time: 30 mins
    Total Time: 1 hr 50 mins
    Servings: 4

      INGREDIENTS  

    gnocchi

    • ½ pound (about 2 medium) russet potatoes scrubbed clean
    • 2 large egg yolks
    • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
    • ⅔ cup all purpose flour (plus more for incorporating if needed and dusting)
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon cracked black pepper

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    • 2 ½ tablespoons unsalted grass-fed butter
    • 16 ounces cherry tomatoes
    • 8 ounces burrata
    • grated parmesan
    • fresh basil

      INSTRUCTIONS  

    • Preheat oven to 400˚F.
    • Using a fork, prick holes all over each potato.
    • Place the potatoes directly onto the center rack of the oven and bake for 50 minutes to an hour or until completely fork tender.
    • Allow potatoes to cool for about 30 minutes. Peel and rice (using a potato ricer) onto a clean surface. **If you don’t have a ricer, gently grate potatoes on the fine setting of your box grater.
    • Create a well in the center of your potato pile and fill with egg yolks, cheese, salt, pepper, and 1/2 of the flour. Sprinkle the remaining flour over the entire pile.
    • Beat egg mixture with a fork, incorporating more and more of the potato and flour from the sides into the mixture and you mix.
    • Continue to mix together until a crumbly and uneven pile forms. Using your hands, gently begin kneading the dough together until a smooth ball forms (adding 1 teaspoon of extra flour at a time, as needed); make sure not to overwork the dough.
    • Lightly sprinkle the surface with flour and divide the ball of dough into 8 even sizes. Loosely cover all but one piece with a kitchen towel or lightly wet paper towel. Roll the reserved piece into an 18” long rope (about ½” thick) and cut out 20 equal pieces.
    • Roll each piece through a gnocchi paddle to create ridges or just use the back of a fork.
    • Repeat until all the dough has been used.
    • Scatter gnocchi onto two lightly flour baking sheets (make sure they’re not touching), lined with parchment, cover with paper towels and refrigerate for 1 hour. **You can also freeze any excess of gnocchi you have for a later time! Freeze on the baking sheet before bagging up to ensure they don’t stick and freeze together!
    • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season with a handful of salt.
    • Add gnocchi to the boiling water, in batches, removing them as soon as they float to the surface. Repeat until all gnocchi have been boiled.
    • Place a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt butter. Lightly season with salt and pepper.
    • Add grape tomatoes and lightly blister for about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Transfer gnocchi to the skillet and toss together with the tomatoes. Season with salt and pepper.
    • Continue to sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Lightly grate Parmesan over the mixture and toss together.
    • Transfer gnocchi to serving platter or individual plates/bowls and top with burrata, more Parmesan and fresh basil leaves. Serve.
    Calories: 366kcal Carbohydrates: 20g Protein: 18g Fat: 27g Saturated Fat: 15g Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 4g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 162mg Sodium: 529mg Potassium: 413mg Fiber: 1g Sugar: 3g Vitamin A: 1402IU Vitamin C: 27mg Calcium: 443mg Iron: 2mg
    CUISINE: Italian
    KEYWORD: caprese pasta dish, homemade gnocchi
    COURSE: dinner, lunch, Main Course, main dish
    DIET : Vegetarian

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    June 12, 2017 / 4 Comments

    About Teri Lyn Fisher

    Teri Lyn Fisher is half of Spoon Fork Bacon. She is also a food and cosmetics photographer. She is a big fan of hot dogs. #sfbTERI

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    1. Kimberly Higley

      August 17, 2020 at 1:12 pm

      5 stars
      This recipe is SO good and has become a family favorite. The gnocchi itself comes out pillowy and soft and the buttery tomato dressing with the chunks of cheese is *MUAH!*. I substitute the tiny mozzarella balls in lieu of the creamy burrata. Works wonderfully, but burrata is delicious as well.

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    2. Jayne E Gates

      June 30, 2020 at 2:21 pm

      5 stars
      Excellent. Using store bought gnocchi speeds up the meal considerably. Dinner on the table in 10 mins!

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    3. Christina

      January 30, 2020 at 11:53 am

      5 stars
      I love this! Thanks so much for the recipe—it’s delicious!!

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    4. Rachel

      June 13, 2017 at 11:21 am

      While thinking about the upcoming bounty of summer vegetables (tomato season can’t get here soon enough) one of the recipes I was trying to come up with was a caprese gnocchi. Thanks for doing the work for me! ;-) I wouldn’t have thought to use burratta, but what could be more perfect?

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