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Tofu Gnocchi with Tomato Basil Sauce

Tofu is part of the dough, giving these gnocchi a mild flavor that suits a simple garlic tomato sauce.

Tofu Gnocchi with Tomato Basil Sauce

Time and servings

Prep
70 min
Cook
50 min
Total
120 min
Servings
4

Nutrition per serving

Calories
about 550
Protein
26 g
Fat
31 g
Carbs
50 g
  1. Press the tofu

    Press the tofu

    Wrap the tofu in a clean towel, place a weighted plate over it, and press until it has released obvious surface moisture.

  2. Make a smooth tofu base

    Make a smooth tofu base

    Break the pressed tofu into a food processor and process it with 1 Tbsp15 ml of the neutral oil and 1/2 tsp3 g of the salt until smooth.

  3. Mix the tofu dough

    Mix the tofu dough

    Fold 1 1/4 cups150 g of the flour into the tofu base just until a soft dough forms. Add more of the listed flour only if the dough smears instead of holding together; leave it slightly tacky.

  4. Roll and cut the dough

    Roll and cut the dough

    Divide the dough, roll each portion into an even rope on a lightly floured surface, and cut the ropes into bite-size pieces.

  5. Add the ridges

    Add the ridges

    Roll each piece over a gnocchi board to create beautiful, well-defined ridges that help the sauce cling. A fork can make simple grooves.

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  6. Make the pomodoro

    Make the pomodoro

    Thinly slice the garlic and cook it in the olive oil until fragrant. Add the crushed tomatoes and black pepper and simmer until thick enough to hold a spoon track. Tear in half of the basil and add up to 1 tspup to 6 g of the salt only if needed.

  7. A pot of water heating on an electric stovetop

    Heat the cooking water

    During the final 10 minutes of the sauce simmer, Bring 3 quarts3 liters water to a gentle boil and add 1 tsp6 g of the salt.

  8. Poach and dry

    Poach and dry

    Lower the gnocchi into the gently boiling water. Lift them as soon as they float and spread them on a tray until no surface water remains.

  9. Crisp the tofu gnocchi

    Crisp the tofu gnocchi

    Heat 2 Tbsp30 ml of the neutral oil in a wide skillet and brown the dry gnocchi on two sides.

  10. Tofu Gnocchi with Tomato Basil Sauce

    Plate over pomodoro

    Spread the pomodoro in shallow bowls, add the crisp tofu gnocchi, and finish with the remaining torn basil.

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