BLACK TRUFFLE GNOCCHI

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A great twist on a Northern Italy favorite! This is always a crowd pleaser and one of my personal favorites.

Provided by Banging Meals

Categories     European

Time 45m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/3 cup finely chopped shallot
1 finely chopped garlic clove
1/3 cup pinot grigio wine
1/2 cup good quality sweet salted butter
16 ounces cheese gnocchi
1 teaspoon black truffle oil
1/2 teaspoon black truffle salt
1 tablespoon italian black pepper
1/4 cup of reserved pasta water
1 cup finely grated padano cheese
black sea salt (to garnish)
shaved black truffle, not necessary (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Bring shallots and white wine to a boil in a large sauté pan, slightly reduce heat and cook until reduced by half.
  • Add the butter and cook until melted.
  • Add the truffle oil and stir well, remove from heat and set aside.
  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add the gnocchi and cook until done. Before dumping the water remember to reserve the 1/4 cup of water.
  • Place the pan containing the sauce back on a medium-low heat, add pasta water, cheese and gnocchi. Toss until evenly covered and smooth.
  • Add pepper and truffle salt, toss well.
  • Serve in a pasta bowl and top with additional pepper, black sea salt and shaved truffles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 437.6, Fat 40, SaturatedFat 25.2, Cholesterol 105.5, Sodium 637.3, Carbohydrate 8.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.1, Protein 8.5

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