Follow these steps for perfect results
baking potatoes
peeled and riced
egg yolks
lightly beaten
all-purpose flour
plus more for dusting
Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
freshly grated
kosher salt
freshly ground pepper
freshly grated nutmeg
tomatoes
grated
fresh chorizo
casings removed
extra-virgin olive oil
yellow onion
minced
carrot
coarsely grated
garlic cloves
minced
tomato paste
dry white wine
bay leaf
sugar
chicken stock
Parmigiano-Reggiano
freshly grated, plus more for garnish
oregano
minced, plus sprigs for garnish
crushed red pepper
for garnish
salt
black pepper
Preheat oven to 400°F.
Prick potatoes with a fork and wrap in foil.
Bake potatoes until tender, about 1 hour.
Let potatoes cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
Peel and cut potatoes into large chunks.
Rice the potatoes onto a work surface (about 6 cups).
Spread the potatoes into a 10x18-inch rectangle.
Top with egg yolks, flour, cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.
Chop ingredients together with a pastry scraper.
Knead gently until dough forms a smooth ball.
Cut into 8 wedges and cover with a towel.
Dust baking sheets with flour.
Roll a wedge into a 3/4-inch-thick rope (18 inches long).
Cut the rope into 3/4-inch pieces and transfer to the baking sheet.
Repeat with remaining dough.
Refrigerate gnocchi for at least 30 minutes.
Grate tomatoes coarsely in a bowl; discard skins (about 1 3/4 cups puree).
Cook chorizo in a skillet, breaking up clumps, until browned (8-10 minutes).
Remove chorizo from skillet and set aside.
Heat olive oil in the skillet.
Add onion, salt, and pepper; cook until golden (5-7 minutes).
Add carrot and garlic; cook until softened (2 minutes).
Stir in tomato paste.
Deglaze skillet with white wine, scraping up browned bits.
Cook until wine reduces by two-thirds (3 minutes).
Return chorizo to the skillet with tomato puree, bay leaf, sugar, and chicken stock.
Bring to a boil, then simmer until sauce reduces by half (45 minutes).
Stir in cheese and oregano; season with salt and pepper.
Keep the sauce warm.
Cook gnocchi in batches in salted boiling water until tender (6 1/2 minutes per batch).
Gnocchi will float to the top after 1-2 minutes; continue cooking.
Transfer gnocchi to a warm platter with a slotted spoon.
Spoon chorizo sauce on top and garnish with cheese, oregano sprigs, and red pepper flakes.
Expert advice for the best results
Ensure potatoes are dry before ricing to prevent sticky gnocchi.
Don't overwork the gnocchi dough.
Adjust spice level of chorizo sauce to taste.
Everything you need to know before you start
20 minutes
Gnocchi can be made ahead and frozen.
Serve in a shallow bowl, generously topped with sauce and garnishes.
Serve with a side salad
Serve with crusty bread for dipping
Pairs well with tomato-based sauces
Crisp and refreshing
Discover the story behind this recipe
Fusion of Italian and Spanish culinary traditions.
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