Know Your Gnocchi

Gnocchi may pre-date pasta, but these little knuckle-shaped dumplings still receive pride of place in Italian cuisine, from Nona’s table to the finest ristorante. Learn to prepare a variety of gnocchi paired with seasonal accompaniments for a perfect match of flavors. Your Chef can recommend an Italian wine from our cellar to make your meal molto delizioso!

Menu (vegetarian-friendly):

• Classic Potato Gnocchi with Roasted Garlic Butter and Toasted Breadcrumbs
• Beet Gnocchi with Wilted Beet Greens and Toasted Almond Pesto Cream Sauce
• Herbed Parisian Gnocchi with Sautéed Summer Squash, Corn, Blistered Cherry Tomatoes and Feta

Skills covered in class:

• Selecting potatoes
• Shaping and cooking gnocchi
• Roasting and puréeing beets
• Working with dark leafy greens
• Preparing pâte à choux
• Making fresh herb and cream sauces
• Balancing flavors
• Sautéing vegetables