Gnocchi

Ingredients:


Gnocchi - 350 gms
Tomatoes - 6 (4 for blanching)
Onion - 1
Garlic - 4 cloves
Crushed black pepper - 11/2 tsp
Dried basil leaves - 2 tsp
Oregano - 2 tsp
Cheese grated - 1/4 cup
Salt
Olive oil


Method:

Take a vessel, fill it with water enough to cover the quantity of Gnocchi taken. Boil the water and switch off. Open the packet containing  Gnocchi and transfer it to the hot water. The cooked Gnocchi will rise to the top. Take a slotted ladle and carefully take them and transfer to a plate.

Take 4 tomatoes and blanch them. That is immerse them in boiling water for some time until the outer skin starts to peel off. Remove the skin and grind the flesh to a puree.

Chop Onion, garlic, pepper and the remaining tomatoes. Take a pan. Pour Olive oil, add chopped onion, garlic. Saute well for few minutes. Then goes in the chopped tomatoes. Once the tomatoes look cooked add the puree. let it blend well. Then add Basil, Oregano and salt. Once it becomes a mixture Transfer the cooked Gnocchi to it. Mix well. As a final touch garnish with grated cheese.