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Gnocchi with Pulled Pastrami

When I think of gnocchi, I envision the rich, earthy harmony of truffle and mushrooms. Soft potato gnocchi tossed with tender pulled pastrami and a savory mushroom sauce, finished with italian medley and a hint of truffle. This dish brings together comforting, luxurious flavors.
Ingredients:
10 oz baby bella mushrooms sliced
1 onion
2 cloves garlic crushed
Kosher salt
Tuscanini truffle salt
Tuscanini Italian medley
4 oz beef broth
1 Tablespoon corn starch mixed with 2 Tablespoons water
Tuscanini olive oil with garlic
1 lb Naval Pastrami
1 pack tuscanini pearl gnocchi
Cook pastrami for 6-8 hours on a low boiling water
Sauce:
Saute onions with garlic oil till translucent add garlic for an additional 2 minutes.  Then add mushrooms and saute for appropriate 10 mins sprinkle with truffle salt and Italian medley. Add broth and bring to a boil reduce to half, add corn starch slurry.
To plate shred the pastrami, prep gnocchi according to packaging instructions, add sauce and mix. Add garnish.

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