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Spicy Gnocchi Alla Vodka

A rich velvety vodka sauce, pillowy gnocchis and just the right amount of heat, delivers an ultimate explosion of flavor in this elevated, one-pot dinner. Adjust the amount of chili paste according to your spice preference. Buon appetito!

Sarah D.
Stmtstudio.com
@stmt.studios

Ingredients:
2 packages Tuscanini Classic Gnocchi
Sauce:
4 tablespoons butter
1 medium white onion, finely diced
4 garlic cloves, crushed
2 tablespoons Tuscanini Chopped Calabrian Chili Pepper (or chili flakes)
1 teaspoons table salt
½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
½ teaspoon dried or freshly chopped oregano
½ teaspoon dried or freshly chopped basil
1 cup vodka
2 tablespoons Tuscanini Tomato Paste
2 ½ cups (1 jar) Tuscanini Crushed Tomatoes
1 ½ cups heavy cream
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for sprinkling
1 ½ cup shredded cheese blend
Fresh basil, for garnish
Directions:
Cook the gnocchis according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
In a medium saucepan, heat the butter over a medium flame. Add the diced onion, cover the lid, and sauté for about 8 minutes until slightly golden, stirring 1-2 times.
Add the crushed garlic, Calabrian chili, salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Stir for about a minute.
Lower the flame, then add the vodka, tomato paste, and crushed tomatoes. Cook for five minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese and shredded cheese. Whisk the mixture until it forms a creamy texture, about three to five minutes.
Add the gnocchis and cook for an additional minute, to let the flavors meld in.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil, freshly cracked black pepper, and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

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