caseydog's gnocchi with spicy vodka tomato cream sauce

Alicia Silverstone Alicia Silverstone
posted Oct 26, 2010
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Kind Lifer Caseydog posted this recipe for a kind version of 'Gnocchi with Spicy Vodka Tomato Cream Sauce' in the forum, and it looks and sounds so delicious! I love gnocchi! Can't wait to try this recipe. Caseydog wrote, "I love gnocchi (Italian potato dumplings) and some warm pasta sounded nice on this cold rainy night. I have been craving the indulgent vodka tomato cream sauce that I have tried at restaurants. Well, I have lightened up this version, making it almost fat free and vegan." I just love when people take recipes that they used to love, but change them to make the dishes healthier. I love delicious food that not only tastes great, but is also kind to our bodies! Here is the yummy recipe... Let me know if you try this! And thank you Caseydog!

Ingredients

  • 1 pound of gnocchi
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes
  • 4 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 28 ounce can of whole tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup silken tofu
  • 2 tablespoons of vodka

Directions

  1. Put the gnocchi in a pot of water, and bring to a boil.
  2. Boil for 3 minutes, and then drain and set aside.

  3. Sauté the olive oil, parsley, red pepper flakes, and garlic cloves in a medium saucepan.
  4. Add the can of whole tomatoes, and bring to a boil.
  5. Puree this in a blender along with the silken tofu.
  6. Transfer back to the saucepan after blended.
Heat gently, and add the vodka.

  7. Heat for one minute, and then toss with the gnocchi.
  • cook time
    15 min.
  • prep time
    15 min.
  • yields
    4 serv.

Diet Categories:

  • Vegan

Ingredient Restrictions:

  • Gluten Free
  • Peanut Free
  • Sugar Free
  • Tree Nut Free

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  • Kerrie
    Jan 26, 2011 at 9:54am
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    I made this recipe for my family and we enjoyed it. Was a little spicy so the next time I reduced the amount of red pepper flakes. It's a tasty and quick meal.
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  • Emily Coffin
    Nov 3, 2010 at 10:54am
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    I tried this last night, yum!! It is just the perfect amount of spicy. I would probably add a bit more tofu, or drain about half the water from the tomatoes as it was a little runnier than i expected. It was still super tasty and I topped it with Daiya mozzarella. It was even better leftover because being in the fridge gave the sauce a chance to thicken up and get really creamy!
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