Roasted Red Pepper Sauce (with Gnocchi)
- 1 (16-ounce) package refrigerated gnocchi
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 (6-ounce) jars roasted red peppers, drained
- Salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1/2 to 2/3 cup heavy cream, or to taste
- 1/4 cup minced fresh basil leaves, plus more leaves torn for garnish
- Fresh lemon juice, to taste
- Chunk of Parmesan for grating
- Bring large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the gnocchi according to the package instructions.
- Drain in a colander in the sink.
- In a saucepan, heat oil over medium heat until hot, add garlic and cook, stirring, until golden.
- Add peppers, salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a processor or blender and puree.
- Return sauce to pan, add cream and bring to a simmer, stirring.
- Add basil, salt, pepper and few drops lemon juice, to taste.
- In a large bowl, toss the gnocchi and sauce together.
- Divide among bowls, strew over some torn basil leaves, and grate some Parmesan over the top.
- Serve immediately.
olive oil, garlic, red peppers, salt, heavy cream, fresh basil, lemon juice
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/roasted-red-pepper-sauce-with-gnocchi-recipe.html (may not work)