Italian Cuisine

Gnocchi al Pomodoro

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Soft potato gnocchi in a simple simmered tomato sauce, costed to the penny. Ready in the time it takes the sauce to reduce, with barely any washing up.

Prep 5 mins
Cook 20 mins
Servings 4
Difficulty Easy
Per serving £0.83

Approx £3.31 total based on typical supermarket prices in GB. See yours

S by Steven Tobin · Published 6 Jul 2026
Gnocchi al Pomodoro

The recipe

Instructions

  1. 1
    Boil the potatoes whole in their skins until tender, about 20 minutes, then drain, peel and mash until smooth.
  2. 2
    Mix the warm mash with the flour and beaten egg to a soft dough, roll into ropes and cut into small pillows.
  3. 3
    For the sauce, gently fry the garlic in the olive oil for a minute, then add the chopped tomatoes, tomato puree and basil and simmer for 12-15 minutes.
  4. 4
    Cook the gnocchi in a large pan of boiling salted water until they float to the top, about 2-3 minutes, then drain.
  5. 5
    Fold the gnocchi through the sauce, season, and serve scattered with grated parmesan.

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About Steven Tobin

Steven is the founder, recipe developer, and chief washer-upper at Budget Dinner Recipes. A passionate home cook from a big foodie family, he's spent years collecting and perfecting recipes from across the world — from Malaysian laksas and Kenyan curries to weeknight British classics. Family meals are at the heart of e…

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