Best Bread Gnocchi Recipes

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BREAD "GNOCCHI" WITH TOMATO AND BASIL



Bread

Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 slices day old, good quality Italian bread
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 3 turns of the pan
2 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cups (2-ounce cans) tomato sauce
3 small plum tomatoes, seeded and chopped
Several fresh basil leaves, torn
2 cups shredded mozzarella, smoked mozzarella or provolone cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Chop bread into bite size pieces. Add extra-virgin olive oil, butter and garlic to the skillet. Melt butter into oil then add the bread. Season the bread with salt and pepper. Toss and cook the bread 7 to 8 minutes then add the tomato sauce and fresh tomatoes. Turn to coat and warm the tomato sauce, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Remove the bread gnocchi and tomatoes from heat and transfer to a flameproof casserole dish, top with basil then cover the dish with cheese. Place the casserole under the broiler and cook 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese browns and bubbles. Serve immediately.

BREAD "GNOCCHI"



Bread

This is a recipe that I saw prepared on the Food Network and have made it many times since. It is quick, easy and uses ingredients already on hand. Great for a mid-week or late night dinner.

Provided by Ingy1171

Categories     Grains

Time 17m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 slices bread, thick slices (French or Italian, stale bread works well)
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons butter
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 cups tomato sauce
3 small tomatoes, seeded and chopped
3 fresh basil leaves, torn
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (or any cheese you have on hand, provolone is a great choice)

Steps:

  • Preheat broiler.
  • Heat a large pan over medium heat.
  • Chop bread into bite size pieces.
  • Add olive oil, butter and garlic to the skillet.
  • Melt butter into oil then add the bread.
  • Season the bread with salt and pepper. Toss and cook the bread 7 to 8 minutes then add the tomato sauce and fresh tomatoes.
  • Turn to coat and warm the tomato sauce, 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Remove the bread gnocchi and tomatoes from heat and transfer to a casserole dish, top with basil then cover the dish with cheese.
  • Place the casserole under the broiler and cook 2 to 3 minutes, until the cheese browns and bubbles. Serve immediately.
  • Sometimes I'll add some extra ingredients at the beginning depending on mood and what I have on hand. I made this with bacon and mushrooms last night.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.5, Fat 30.5, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 59.5, Sodium 1378.6, Carbohydrate 39.2, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 9.8, Protein 18.7

BREAD GNOCCHI WITH PISTACHIO PESTO



Bread Gnocchi with Pistachio Pesto image

Provided by Jackie Rothong

Categories     main-dish

Time 25m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 cups diced crustless leftover bread (1/2-inch pieces)
1 cup whole milk
2 large eggs
1/2 cup ricotta, strained
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
Kosher salt
1 cup 00 flour, plus more for dusting
1/2 cup shelled pistachios
2 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
1 clove garlic, peeled
1/2 cup olive oil
Zest of 1 lemon
Kosher salt, to taste

Steps:

  • Fill a pasta pot with an insert with water. Bring to a low boil.
  • For the gnocchi: Place the bread in the bowl of a food processor and process until fine crumbs form. Transfer to a large bowl and pour in the milk. Let sit for 5 minutes. Whisk the eggs, ricotta, Parmigiano and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt together in a medium bowl. Stir the egg mixture into the bread mixture. Fold in the flour. The dough will be sticky.
  • Sprinkle a sheet pan with flour.
  • Dust a work surface with flour. Divide the dough into 6 portions. Roll a portion into a 1/2-inch-thick log. Using a metal bench scraper or butter knife, cut the log into 1/2-inch pieces. Place on the prepared sheet pan and continue with remaining dough.
  • For the pistachio pesto: In the bowl of the food processor, combine the pistachios, basil, 1/2 cup of Parmigiano and garlic. Pulse until fine crumbs form. With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the oil and process until the pesto pulls away from the sides of the bowl. Transfer to a medium bowl, stir in the lemon zest and season with salt.
  • Season the boiling water with salt. Drop gnocchi into the boiling water and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. (Tip: Once floating, cook an additional 30 seconds and they are done!) Use a slotted spoon or spider to remove the gnocchi and place directly into the bowl with the pesto. Add a ladleful of pasta cooking water to loosen sauce. Swirl the gnocchi around until evenly coated. Place gnocchi on a platter, top with more Parmigiano and stop resisting: Take a bite!

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