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Sicilian Gnocchi

Wisconsin Cheese Sicilian Gnocchi   Recipe
Active Time
50 Minutes
Servings
6-8

Ingredients

Cheese

Look for the Proudly Wisconsin Badge when shopping for cheese. Any brand of Wisconsin Fresh Mozzarella can be used in this recipe.

Instructions

  1. Fry pancetta in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove pancetta with a slotted spoon to paper towels to drain.
  2. Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir for 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Add garlic; cook and stir for 1 minute. Add tomato paste; cook and stir for 1 minute longer. Stir in the tomatoes, fennel seeds and red pepper flakes. Cook for 10-12 minutes or until slightly thickened, stirring frequently.
  3. Reduce heat to low. Gradually stir in cream. Remove from the heat. Cool slightly. Process sauce, in batches, in a blender or with an immersion blender until smooth. Return to the pan.
  4. Stir in vodka and capers. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Bring water to a boil in a Dutch oven or stockpot. Cook gnocchi, in batches, according to directions. Remove gnocchi with a slotted spoon. Keep warm. Bring water back to a boil before cooking remaining gnocchi. Drain. Return to the pan. Add 2 cups sauce; toss to coat.
  6. Top servings with fresh mozzarella, olives, pancetta and additional sauce. Garnish with basil.

Cheesemonger Tip

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Do you have questions when shopping for cheese? Ask the cheesemonger! A cheesemonger specializes in the buying and selling of high-quality cheese, usually available in the specialty section of a grocery store or cheese shop. Knowledgeable and passionate, a cheesemonger is a go-to resource for cheese varieties and pairings, proper cheese storage and handling, its cooking applications and cheese brand information.

Fresh, milky mozzarella cheese is available in a variety of sizes, including perline (pearl size), ciliegine (cherry size), medallions and bocconcini (medal size), and ovoline (egg size). You can also find it in logs, 8-ounce balls and sliced.

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