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Tomato Gnocchi with Pesto Recipe

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Tomato Gnocchi with Pesto Recipe

Prep: 70 min. Cook: 5 min.

Yield: 4 Servings

70 5 75

Ingredients

1 pound russet potatoes, peeled and quartered
3 quarts water
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg
3 tablespoons tomato paste
3/4 teaspoon salt, divided
PESTO:
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon water
1 cup loosely packed fresh basil
1 garlic clove, peeled
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted

Directions

Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain.
Over warm burner or very low heat, stir potatoes for 1-2 minutes or until steam is evaporated. Press through a potato ricer or strainer into a small bowl; cool slightly. In a Dutch oven, bring water to a boil.
Using a fork, make a well in the potatoes. Sprinkle flour over potatoes and into well. Whisk the egg, tomato paste and 1/2 teaspoon salt; pour into well. Stir until blended. Knead 10-12 times, forming a soft dough.
Divide dough into four portions. On a floured surface, roll portions into 1/2-in.-thick ropes; cut into 3/4-in. pieces. Press and roll each piece with a lightly floured fork. Cook gnocchi in boiling water in batches for 30-60 seconds or until they float. Remove with a strainer and keep warm.
For pesto, place the oil, water, basil, garlic and remaining salt in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Stir in Parmesan cheese. Spoon over gnocchi; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with pine nuts. Yield: 4 servings.

Nutritional Facts 1 cup equals 312 calories, 13 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 56 mg cholesterol, 545 mg sodium, 41 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 10 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 2-1/2 fat.

Originally published as Tomato Gnocchi with Pesto in Light & Tasty February/March 2007, p33

Pine Nuts

Also know as pignolia or pinon, the pine nut is the small seed from one of several pine tree varieties. They are small elongated ivory-colored nuts measuring about 3/8 inch long and having a soft texture and a buttery flavor. Frequently used in Italian dishes and sauces such as pesto, pine nuts are often toasted to enhance their flavor.

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