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Gnocchi Puttanesca

This traditional Italian gnocchi recipe combines the intense flavors of capers, black olives and anchovies to create a mouthwatering and delicious meal which does not disappoint. If you love strong flavours, then this recipe is for you!

Prep Time: 25 mins
Cooking Time: 15 mins
4 people

Used in this recipe

Ingredients

4 tbsp Filippo Berio Olive Oil
1 small red onion, finely chopped
3-4 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 red chilli, seeded and chopped
6 anchovy fillets (packed in oil) chopped
400g can chopped tomatoes
½ tsp dried oregano
1 tbsp capers, rinsed
115g Italian black olives, pitted and halved
2 tbsp freshly chopped flat leaf parsley
2x 400g packs ready-made potato gnocchi
Parmesan cheese (optional)

Method

Heat the oil in a pan, add the onion, garlic, and chilli and cook gently for 4-5 minutes. Add the anchovies, tomatoes, oregano and capers and simmer for 10 minutes until the sauce is thick and pulpy.
Meanwhile, bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, add the gnocchi and cook for 2-3 minutes or until they rise to the surface. Drain and return to the pan.
Add the sauce, olives and parsley and toss together.
Serve with freshly grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Filippo Berio Extra Virgin Olive Oil has a distinctive, rich and fruity flavour that beautifully complements fresh ingredients. Perfect for sauces, marinades, drizzling and dipping, it’s a versatile addition to everyday cooking.