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Pasta and Grains: Pasta and Noodle Dishes: Gnocchi with Tomato and Fresh Basil Salsa
Instead of cheesy gnocchi, try this lighter version with fresh herbs and the zing of tomatoes. Our Recipe Makeover cuts back the sodium, calories and fat of the traditional version.
Author: Fresh Finesse
Date: August 04, 2009
Suggestions: Gnocchi are Italian small dumplings, made with potatoes.
Serves: 4 person(s)
Preparation Time: 30 mins
Cooking Time: 20 mins
Ingredients:
Replacing salt with fresh herbs and spices adds a new dimension to a dish. Additionally, by decreasing the eggs and flour, and by omitting the cheese, this made-over gnocchi is high in flavor, yet lower in calories, fat and sodium. | Recipe Makeover |
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12 1/4 oz mashed yellow potato (about 6 potatoes)
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 onions, sliced
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 tsp oil
1/4 cup dry white wine
14 oz reduced-sodium canned tomatoes, chopped
2 Tbsp tomato paste
2 tsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp fresh basil, finely chopped
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| Traditional Recipe |
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5 potatoes
2 egg yolks
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
14 oz meatless spaghetti sauce
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Directions:
GNOCCHI: When mashed potato has cooled slightly, add the lightly beaten egg and gradually add the flour.
To make gnocchi, knead the potato mixture into a ball and separate into 6 equal portions. Roll each portion into a 1/2-inch thick roll and cut into small pieces. Cook in batches in boiling salted water for 10 to 15 minutes. When the gnocchi float to the surface they are ready.
SAUCE: While the gnocchi is cooking, sauté onion and garlic in oil until tender. Stir in wine, tomatoes with juice, tomato paste, brown sugar and basil; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes. Serve sauce over cooked gnocchi.
Variations:
Sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese, if desired.
Serving suggestion is not included in the nutritional analysis.
Nutritional Information
(Per Serving)
| Makeover | Traditional |
| Calories: | 331 cals | 429 cals |
| Kilojoules: | 1,382 kJ | 1,793 kJ |
| Fat | 3.9 g | 7.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 61.2 g | 74.9 g |
| Protein | 8.8 g | 15.0 g |
| Cholesterol | 47.0 mg | 116.0 mg |
| Sodium | 106 mg | 983 mg |
| Saturated Fat | 0.8 g | 3.3 g |
| Fiber | 4.4 g | 6.5 g |
| Calcium | 32.0 mg | 231.0 mg |
| Total Sugars | 8.5 g | 17.1 g |
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