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Sicilian style gnocchi

<p>A classic, hearty, Italian dish perfect for large gatherings. If you’re looking for a bit of variation, add a handful of chopped walnuts to the sauce whilst cooking. Or, try shavings of pecorino cheese instead of the mozzarella.</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Serves:</span></strong> 4</p> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Ingredients: </span></strong></p> <ul> <li>1kg of potato gnocchi</li> <li>1 aubergine</li> <li>1 mozzarella</li> <li>300g of Polpa – Tomato purée</li> <li>160ml of white wine</li> <li>1 clove of garlic</li> <li>4 basil leaves</li> <li>Parsley</li> <li>Chilli</li> <li>Extra virgin olive oil</li> <li>Salt</li> </ul> <p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Method:</span></strong></p> <ol> <li>Clean and dice the aubergine. Heat the oil in a pan and lightly sauté the garlic, aubergine and some chilli. Cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.</li> <li>Add the white wine and let it evaporate over a low heat. Then add the Polpa – Tomato purée and cook for another 10 minutes, then add parsley and basil.</li> <li>Meanwhile cook the gnocchi in boiling salted water, drain when they come to the surface and add the sauce. Lastly, add the mozzarella pieces. Stir and serve hot.</li> </ol> <p>What’s your favourite kind of pasta to cook? Let us know in the comments below.</p> <p><em>Recipe courtesy of Mutti Solo Pomodoro. For more recipes, <a href="http://intl.mutti-parma.com/recipes/" target="_blank"><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">visit their website.</span></strong></a></em></p> <p><em><strong>Have you ordered your copy of the Over60 cookbook, </strong></em><strong>The Way Mum Made It</strong><em><strong>, yet? Featuring 175 delicious tried-and-true recipes from you, the Over60 community, and your favourites that have appeared on the Over60 website, <a href="https://shop.abc.net.au/products/way-mum-made-it-pbk" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">head to the abcshop.com.au to order your copy now</span></a>.</strong></em></p> <p><strong>Related links:</strong></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/08/pot-roasted-pork-scotch/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Pot-roasted pork scotch with potato, fennel and tomato</span></em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/08/bbq-pork-sausage-cassoulet/"><em><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">BBQ pork sausage cassoulet</span></strong></em></a></p> <p><a href="/lifestyle/food-wine/2016/08/sweet-potato-mushroom-goji-berry-and-chilli-soup/"><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sweet potato, mushroom, goji berry and chilli soup</span></em></strong></a></p>

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