Gnocchi alla Sorrentina takes me right back to my favorite holiday of all time. Every time I think of the words ‘Gnocchi alla Sorrentina’ I’m transported back to the southern coast of Italy where we spent a few days before making our way through other parts of Italy! It was magical and I think it’s safe to say, I ate about 20 pounds of pasta (and roughly the same weight in tomatoes, too.) And since being back, I’ve spent at least an hour a week daydreaming about going back. For now, I’ll have to do with homemade versions of my favorite Italian dishes. Gnocchi alla Sorrentina is a dish that I tasted in Italy and have been trying to recreate for the last three years. It’s finally ready, and I can’t wait for you to try it! Bellissimo!
What is Gnocchi alla Sorrentina?
“Alla sorrentina” means Sorrento-style. It’s basically gnocchi in a quick homemade Pomodoro sauce with tons of grated parmesan and melted mozzarella cheese on top.
What ingredients do you need to make gnocchi in Pomodoro with mozzarella?
How to make Baked Gnocchi alla Sorrentina at home:
Can I use fresh tomatoes?
Yes, you can. I suggest scoring the tomatoes with a paring knife and boiling them in hot water until the peels loosen and you can remove them. Shock tomatoes in an ice water bath, peel, and squish as directed in step 1. You’ll also want to add about 1/2 cup of store-bought passata (or homemade tomato sauce.)
Where can I find Parmesan rind?
It’s the back waxy portion of a wedge of Parmesan. Some grocery stores also sell them so talk to your cheesemonger, they may have the rind separately for purchase. I usually just stash mine in the freezer when I buy a block of parmesan!
Where do you find diced mozzarella?
I usually ask the deli attendant to just cut be a half-pound of mozzarella in a block. Then I just dice the mozzarella at home. I find that it melts much better than preshredded mozz.
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