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    Gnocchi with tomato and 'Nduja

    Published: Dec 2, 2016, Last updated: May 22, 2020 by Emily This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This Gnocchi with tomato and 'Nduja recipe is the perfect way to warm up on these chilly evenings. It's super simple and extra comforting!

    Gnocchi with tomato and Nduja www.insidetherustickitchen.com

    It's Friday! Yay the weekend is nearly here which means long lies and chill time and I'm so looking forward to it. I've found it SO hard to get myself out of bed all week because it's so darn cold!

    What's your plans for the weekend? I'm planning a lazy morning then a nice long walk with my little pup followed by a big hot steaming bowl of soup and a cozy Christmassy evening. I can't wait.

    It's been one yummy week so far did you see my chicken and mushrooms pies and Pandoro Christmas cake? They are both very simple yet incredibly delicious.

    Gnocchi with tomato and Nduja www.insidetherustickitchen.com

    Much like today's post Gnocchi with Tomato and Nduja. I love gnocchi they are so soft and light and scream comfort food especially when drenched in a luscious tomato and sausage sauce.

    Nduja is a delicious, spicy, spreadable salami from Calabria, Italy. You can find it in most good supermarkets or Italian delis and let me tell you a little goes a long way, it's very spicy and gives great flavour.

    HAVE YOU TRIED MY CREAM CHEESE & 'NDUJA BRUSCHETTA?

    To make the yummy tomato sauce I fry one Italian sausage (removed from it's skin) in a frying pan and break it up into little pieces. I then add garlic and a little oil and lightly fry for a few seconds.

    I then add passata, 'Nduja, oregano and season it with salt and pepper. Everything is stirred together and left to simmer while the gnocchi are cooking in salted boiling water. The good thing about gnocchi is they take only a couple of minutes before they start floating to the surface and they are ready.

    Gnocchi with tomato and Nduja www.insidetherustickitchen.com

    The fluffy, little light gnocchi are then added to the sauce and tossed until beautifully coated and served in big bowls to be devoured on a chilly evening....it'll warm you right up!

    If you tried this or any other recipes from my blog please be sure to leave me a comment below, I love hearing from you! You can also FOLLOW ME on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM and PINTEREST to see more delicious food and what I'm getting up to.

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    Gnocchi with Tomato and 'Nduja

    This Gnocchi with tomato and 'Nduja recipe is the perfect way to warm up on these chilly evenings. It's super simple and extra comforting!
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Italian
    Prep Time 5 minutes
    Cook Time 10 minutes
    Total Time 15 minutes
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 416kcal
    Author Emily Kemp

    Ingredients

    • 1 fat Italian sausage
    • 1 tablespoon 'Nduja
    • 1.1 lbs (500g) passata
    • 1.4 lbs (650g) gnocchi
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • 1 teaspoon oregano
    • 1 small bunch basil
    • 1 teaspoon olive oil
    • salt and pepper to season

    Instructions

    • Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil.
    • Take the sausage out of it's skin and brown in a large frying pan. Break up the sausage with the side of a wooden spoon as it's browning until it's in small pieces. Finely chop the garlic cloves and add to the pan with 1 teaspoon of olive oil.
    • Fry for 30-40 seconds then add the passata. Add the N'duja, oregano, basil (roughly torand season with salt and pepper. Stir everything together and let it simmer until the gnocchi are ready.
    • Add the gnocchi to the boiling water. Once the gnocchi reach the surface of the water, drain. Turn the sauce off the heat and add the gnocchi. Stir the gnocchi until it's evenly coated in sauce and serve.

    Notes

    Please note this recipe was tested and developed using metric measurements all imperial measurements are approximate.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 416kcal
    Helpful Info for All Recipes
    • I always use extra virgin olive oil in all of my recipes unless stated otherwise
    • When I use canned or jarred tomatoes of any kind I always use Cirio or Mutti brands for the best results and flavour.
    • All vegetables are medium sized unless stated otherwise
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    Comments

    1. Nathan

      August 29, 2017 at 6:40 pm

      Spicy and delicious, love gnocchi and ndjua is just so good!5 stars

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    2. Dannii

      December 02, 2016 at 4:24 pm

      I only discovered a love of gnocchi earlier in the year. But it's always our go to for a quick and easy meal.

      Reply
    3. Sarah

      December 02, 2016 at 1:39 pm

      Talk about comfort food! Looks so easy to make, too! Love it!

      Reply
    4. Sabrina | The Tomato Tart

      December 02, 2016 at 1:50 pm

      This is amazing dish , tasty sauce and love the spices on it. This is awesome comfort food.

      Reply
    5. Nicola @ Happy Healthy Motivated

      December 02, 2016 at 1:01 pm

      This really does look like the ultimate comfort food for snuggling up with on a winter's evening. And before I read your post, I had no idea what 'Nduja was!!

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        December 02, 2016 at 1:10 pm

        You should look out for it and try it when you can it's SO good. Thanks Nicola 🙂

        Reply
    6. Becca @ Amuse Your Bouche

      December 02, 2016 at 12:31 pm

      I loooove gnocchi, and love the sound of this simple sauce! Have you ever tried sauteeing gnocchi? They go so fluffy in the middle and crispy on the outside, it's amazing!

      Reply
      • Inside the rustic kitchen

        December 02, 2016 at 12:45 pm

        OH yeah I have they are amazing like that especially with a steak and some rosemary they're AMAZING! Thanks so much!

        Reply

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