Spicy Gnocchi with Roasted Red Peppers
Spicy gnocchi in a pink sauce with roasted red peppers.
Servings 2 people
Ingredients
- 500 grams gnocchi uncooked
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes plus more for serving
- ½ cup roasted red peppers chopped
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated, plus more for serving
- 1 tablespoon butter
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook gnocchi according to the directions on the package. Reserve ½ cup of the starchy pasta water before draining.
- Heat olive oil in a large saucepan or skillet on medium. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 2-3 minutes.
- Add tomato paste, red pepper flakes and roasted red peppers and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add heavy cream and starchy pasta water and cook until the sauce starts to thicken, stirring occasionally.
- Add parmesan cheese and butter and stir until the cheese has melted and the sauce is thick. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Add cooked gnocchi and toss to coat in the sauce. Serve with more parmesan cheese and red pepper flakes.