Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
Sunday, May 16th
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Pacific Time
Join Marika and her brother, Emanuele, from their home high above Positano to learn how to make “gnocchi alla sorrentina”, a version of gnocchi typical from the region of Sorrento on the Amalfi Coast. Baked with lots of cheese and sauce, this type of gnocchi is sure to become your new favorite dish!
Please be mindful of the time of the class you sign up for and your own time zone. After registration, you will receive a link to the Zoom online meeting session we will use.
Ingredients & Preparation
Have your ingredients pre-measured and prepped before the class for a more seamless experience.
If you do not have certain ingredients, our chefs will do their best to suggest substitutions.
Before class: Boil your potatoes - whole with skins on - until a fork can pierce through easily (roughly 15-20 mins before class). Please keep them warm for class.
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
4 servings
Gnocchi
500 grams (1.6 pounds) boiled, unpeeled Yukon gold potatoes (preferred) or Russet potatoes still warm
200 grams (1 & 1/4 cups) flour - 00 preferred (can be purchased here)
20 grams (3 & 1/2 teaspoons) salt + extra salt for the water
30-40 grams (2-3 tablespoons) sunflower oil (substitute: canola oil)
Sauce & Toppings
500 grams (2 cups) tomato sauce (can be purchased here)
1 small onion (optional)
1-2 cloves garlic (optional)
Basil leaves (as many as you would like, maybe 6-7) or 1 tablespoon dried basil
2 balls of fresh mozzarella (can be purchased here) or 2 cups of pre-shredded mozzarella
50 grams (1/3 cup) parmesan cheese
1-2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil for sauteing
Equipment
Certain commonly used kitchen tools are not listed here such as cutlery, dishes, mixing bowls, pots, and pans. Any additional equipment is listed here.
1 potato ricer highly recommended (or substitute potato masher, but will take more time and not be as fine in consistency)
1 high pot
1 large saucepan or frying pan
1 large bowl
1 slotted spoon
1 pasta knife or normal knife
baking dish
General Steps
Peel the potatoes and prepare the dough.
Form the gnocchi and boil them.
Make the sauce.
Boil gnocchi again and assemble in dish.
Bake & enjoy!