Gnocchi Romana
from Italian Traditional Food

Gnocchi Romana a feast at anytime

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Gnocchi Romana can be served either as a first course or main dish for lunch and supper. Gnocchi Romana are a delicious meal at anytime! Depending on which part of Italy you are from, will determine which type of gnocchi you are used to and which ingredients to use. For example, there is Gnocchi Romana or potato gnocchi just to name two. Try them for yourself and enjoy!

Serves: 2

Ingredients:

1 medium onion
1 bayleaf
1/2 pint milk
1/2 pint water
5 tablespoons maize meal or coarse semolina
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon French mustard
1 oz butter
2 oz grated Parmesan cheese

Method:

1. Put onion, bayleaf, milk and water into a pan, cover and bring very slowly to the boil.

2. Take out the onion and bayleaf and set aside.

3. Draw pan aside and stir in the maize meal (or semolina).

4. Return pan to heat and stir until boiling.

5. Season with salt and pepper, and if too thick add more liquid. The consistency should be that of thick porridge. NOTE: The amount of milk and water varies according to the type and coarseness of the maize meal used.

6. Continue to simmer, stirring frequently, for 7-10 minutes.

7. Draw pan aside, adjust the seasoning.

8. Add mustard, butter and three-quarters of the grated cheese.

9. Turn out onto a tray so that the mixture spreads to a thickness of 1/2-1 inch (the mixture should just pour, the consistency of very thick cream).

10. Leave for 3 hours or overnight if preferred.

11. Turn the sheet of gnocchi on to a board or table and cut it into small rounds.

12. Arrange these in a well-buttered oven proof dish, with the pieces overlapping.

13. Sprinkle the gnocchi romana generously with melted butter and scatter on the remaining cheese.

14. Brown in a quick oven, pre-set at 200C or Gas Mark 6, for 10-15 minutes.

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