Potato Gnocchi With Mushroom Basil Sauce Recipe

Potato Gnocchi With Mushroom Basil Sauce is very delicious.

Cooking Time and Serve Estimate for Potato Gnocchi With Mushroom Basil Sauce Recipe

Cooking Time : 30 mins.
Preparation Time : 20 mins.

Serves 4.

Ingredients for making Potato Gnocchi With Mushroom Basil Sauce Recipe

For the potato gnocchi
2 cups boiled potatoes, grated
6 tablespoons plain flour (maida)
salt and pepper to taste
1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon oil for cooking the gnocchi

For the mushroom basil sauce

2 cups fresh mushrooms, finely chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
4 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup cream
2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

For the potato gnocchi

1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and knead very well.

2. Divide the mixture into 30 to 40 equal portions.

3. Shape each portion into a cylindrical roll 25 mm. (1") in length. Lightly flatten each gnocchi using a fork. Keep aside.

4. Boil plenty of water on a large pan and add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 tablespoon of oil to it. Drop a few pieces at a time of the prepared gnocchi in it and at allow to cook for 2 minutes.

5. Carefully remove the gnocchi from the boiling water using a slotted spoon. Keep aside.

For the mushroom basil sauce

1. Heat the butter in a pan, add the onion and sauté till the onion turns translucent. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.

2. Add the mushrooms and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes.

3. Add the cream, basil, salt, pepper and 1/4 cup of water and mix well. Bring the sauce to a boil. Keep aside.

Method for preparing Potato Gnocchi With Mushroom Basil Sauce Recipe

1. Just before serving, re-heat the mushroom basil sauce and toss the prepared potato gnocchi in it.

2. Serve hot.