Gnocchi in a Creamy Tomato and Pancetta Sauce

This simple creamy tomato sauce pairs perfectly with home-made gnocchi (here's how to make gnocchi from scratch).

Serves 2

• Prep Time: 10 minutes

• Cook Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

1 tsp olive oil

50g pancetta, diced

1 small onion, chopped

1 garlic clove, finely chopped

1 Tbsp tomato paste

1/4 cup white wine

150 ml passata

salt and pepper

1/2 cup cooking cream

1/2 cup fresh basil, roughly chopped

250g gnocchi

Powdered, grated or flaked parmesan to serve

Method

Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium to high heat. Add the pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally. After a minute or two, add the onion and saute until both the pancetta and onion are golden.

Add the garlic to the pan and cook for one more minute.

Add the tomato paste and white wine, then the passata and season.

Cook until the sauce reduces and thickens, then reduce the heat and stir in the cream. Stir in the basil and finally, add the gnocchi to the pan. Stir to coat each potato pillow and then serve, topped with parmesan.