Dinner for 4

Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce

Name: Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce
Total time: 135 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 lb russet potatoes; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 pinch nutmeg; 2 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour; parmesan cheese (optional); 3 tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion; 1 large carrot; 2 cloves garlic; 1/2 large red pepper; 2 cans (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes; 2 cup water; 2 bay leaves; 1 1/2 tsp paprika; 1 tsp cumin; 1 tsp oregano; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper

$10.30for 4135 minServes 4

Soft potato gnocchi are shaped by hand and served with a slow-simmered tomato, vegetable, and spice sauce.

Photo: curiouscuisiniere.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Potatoes, 2 lb$0.99/lb typical	2 lb	$1.98Typical price
	Eggs, 2$0.30 each typical	2	$0.60Typical price
	Milk, 4.25 oz$0.04/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.17Typical price
	Parmesan, 0.25 oz$0.55/oz typical	0.25 oz	$0.14Typical price
	Onions, 0.5 lb$1.29/lb typical	0.5 lb	$0.65Typical price
	Carrots, 0.2 lb$1.09/lb typical	0.2 lb	$0.21Typical price
	Garlic, 0.25$0.75 each typical	0.25	$0.15Typical price
	Bell peppers, 0.25 lb$2.49/lb typical	0.25 lb	$0.58Typical price
	Canned tomatoes, 29 oz$0.08/oz typical	29 oz	$2.32Typical price
	Mint, a little$1.99 each typical	a little	$0.04Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$10.30

Swaps

Swap carrots for sweet potatoesabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap potatoes for sweet potatoesabout $0.30/lb more at typical prices
Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsFlourOlive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper

Not included in the cost.

135 minstart to table
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4servings as written
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Typical price

$2.57 per serving$10.30 for 4

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Ingredients

2 lb russet potatoes
2 eggs
1/2 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1 pinch nutmeg
2 1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
parmesan cheese (optional)
3 tbsp olive oil
1 large onion
1 large carrot
2 cloves garlic
1/2 large red pepper
2 cans (14 1/2 oz) diced tomatoes
2 cup water
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 tsp paprika
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp oregano
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground black pepper

Steps

Boil the potatoes in water for 25 to 30 minutes, until tender, then drain, peel, and mash them.
Mix the warm potatoes with ricotta, eggs, salt, nutmeg, and two cups flour, adding more flour until a soft dough forms.
Roll the dough into ropes, cut it into small pieces, and rest the gnocchi for 15 minutes.
Cook the onion, carrot, red pepper, and garlic in olive oil in a large pot for 8 minutes.
Add the tomatoes, water, bay leaves, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper, then simmer uncovered for 60 minutes.
Boil the gnocchi in water in batches for 3 to 4 minutes, until they float, then drain and toss with the sauce.

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