Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

Preparation

1. 1
   Step 1

   Heat a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil in a pan and sauté 1 clove of garlic.

2. 2
   Step 2

   Pour 1 lt of tomato purée into the pan.

3. 3
   Step 3

   Add some fresh basil and a pinch of salt.

4. 4
   Step 4

   Cook the sauce over medium heat for about 20 minutes.

   Timer · 20 min
5. 5
   Step 5

   Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook 1 kg of gnocchi in it.

6. 6
   Step 6

   Drain the gnocchi as soon as they start to float to the surface.

7. 7
   Step 7

   Remove the garlic clove from the sauce.

8. 8
   Step 8

   Add the gnocchi to the sauce in the pan.

9. 9
   Step 9

   Add 350 g of diced mozzarella and 50 g of grated Parmesan.

10. 10
    Step 10

    Toss everything briefly until the mozzarella is melted and well incorporated.

11. 11
    Step 11

    Serve garnished with a few fresh basil leaves.