{"id":54986,"date":"2026-07-15T22:57:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-15T22:57:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oleificioguardea.it\/gnocchi-with-tomatoes-and-basil-a-traditional-recipe-enhanced-by-extra-virgin-olive-oil\/"},"modified":"2026-09-14T11:02:54","modified_gmt":"2026-09-14T11:02:54","slug":"gnocchi-with-tomatoes-and-basil-a-traditional-recipe-enhanced-by-extra-virgin-olive-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oleificioguardea.it\/en\/gnocchi-with-tomatoes-and-basil-a-traditional-recipe-enhanced-by-extra-virgin-olive-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"Gnocchi with Tomatoes and Basil: A Traditional Recipe Enhanced by Extra Virgin Olive Oil"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\" id=\"wpb-content-root\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Few ingredients, lots of flavor. Gnocchi are one of the great classics and are also among the most beloved during the   <\/span>Guardea Gnocchi Festival. According to rural tradition, they are prepared around mid-August to celebrate the potato harvest with a large, festive meal.<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The secret to a simple dish lies in the quality of the ingredients: ripe tomatoes, fresh basil, and extra virgin olive oil, which brings all the flavors together with its delicate aroma and balanced taste.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><b>Ingredients (serves 4)<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3><b>For the gnocchi<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 kg of yellow-fleshed potatoes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">300 g of 00 flour (approximately)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 egg<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 pinch of salt<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>For the sauce<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">700 g of tomato puree<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil from Umbria<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1 clove of garlic<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few fresh basil leaves<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Salt to taste<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;54975&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><b>Preparation<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Boil the potatoes with their skins on, peel them while they&#8217;re still hot, and mash them. Let them cool before working with them. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Combine the flour, egg, and a pinch of salt, then knead quickly until the mixture is soft.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shape the dough into small loaves, cut them into gnocchi, and score them with a fork or a gnocchi scorer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a skillet, saut\u00e9 the garlic clove in extra virgin olive oil until golden brown; \u201cL\u2019Eremo\u201d extra virgin olive oil is perfect for this.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Add the tomato sauce, season with salt, and cook over low heat for about 20 minutes. When it&#8217;s done cooking, stir in the fresh basil, torn by hand. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cook the gnocchi in a large pot of salted water. When they float to the surface, drain them with a slotted spoon and transfer them directly to the sauce. Add grated Parmesan cheese, to taste.  <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gently stir and finish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil before serving.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=&#8221;54977&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; css=&#8221;&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2><b>Tips from the Oil Mill<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extra virgin olive oil isn&#8217;t just for making the soffritto: when added raw, just before serving the gnocchi, it adds fragrance, freshness, and a flavor that enhances the tomato and basil without overpowering them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a <strong>local extra virgin olive oil that has a balanced fruitiness<\/strong>, such as that produced by <strong>the Cooperativa Oleificio di Guardea<\/strong>, even a simple recipe becomes an experience that reflects the region and its traditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A simple, wholesome dish, perfect for a family lunch or for recreating the authentic flavors of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SagraGnocchiGuardea\"><strong>Guardea Gnocchi Festival.<\/strong><\/a><\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"woocommerce \"><div class=\"wf-container dt-products  woo-hover products loading-effect-fade-in description-on-hover wc-single-shortcode cart-btn-on-img wc-img-hover hide-description wc-grid\" data-padding=\"0px\" data-cur-page=\"1\" data-desktop-columns-num=\"2\" data-v-tablet-columns-num=\"2\" data-h-tablet-columns-num=\"2\" data-phone-columns-num=\"1\">\n\n<article class=\"post visible description-off product type-product post-54476 status-publish first instock product_cat-extra-virgin-olive-oil product_tag-extra-virgin product_tag-extra-virgin-oil product_tag-high-quality-olive-oil has-post-thumbnail sale shipping-taxable purchasable product-type-simple\">\n\n\t\n\t<span class=\"onsale\">Sale!<\/span>\n\t<figure class=\"woocom-project\">\n\t<div class=\"woo-buttons-on-img\">\n\n\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/oleificioguardea.it\/en\/prodotto\/extra-virgin-olive-oil-large-5-liter-can\/\" class=\"alignnone layzr-bg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;charset=utf-8,%3Csvg xmlns%3D&#039;http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg&#039; viewBox%3D&#039;0 0 300 300&#039;%2F%3E\" class=\"attachment-woocommerce_thumbnail size-woocommerce_thumbnail lazy-load preload-me\" alt=\"Umbrian Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can\" data-src=\"https:\/\/oleificioguardea.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lattina_EVO.jpg\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/oleificioguardea.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lattina_EVO.jpg 300w, https:\/\/oleificioguardea.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lattina_EVO-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/oleificioguardea.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Lattina_EVO-150x150.jpg 150w\" \/><\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n\t<figcaption class=\"woocom-list-content\">\n\n\t\t<div class=\"woocommerce-product-details__short-description\">\n\t<p>A tribute to one of the mystical places that symbolizes our territory: the Hermitage of Santa Illuminata.<br \/>\nThe remains of a church and convent surrounded by greenery and a cave just a few meters from them, where St. Francis fe rmed during one of his journeys.<br \/>\nThe Hermitage perfectly represents the spirit of our Cooperative: the hard work and passion of each individual member are encapsulated in the strong taste of an Extra Virgin Olive Oil that is sought after and appreciated by all palates.<\/p>\n<h3>Olfaction<\/h3>\n<p>Extra virgin olive oil tends to be yellow in color, fluid with light fruitiness and hint of green almond of light intensity.<\/p>\n<h3>Taste<\/h3>\n<p>From the taste characteristics, the hint of green almond is confirmed while the hint of bitterness is light and the hint of spiciness very light. Light fruity extra virgin oil with slight intensity of bitterness and spiciness, a simple and balanced oil.<\/p>\n<h3>Pairings<\/h3>\n<p>Excellent on white and red meats, fish and shellfish, pasta dishes, and raw and grilled vegetables.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\t<\/figcaption>\n<\/figure>\n\n<\/article>\n\n<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At the Gnocchi Festival, our olive oil is much more than just a condiment: it is the result of the dedication of the cooperative\u2019s members and the passion of the volunteers who keep the town\u2019s traditions alive every year<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":54979,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[550,549,591,562,547],"tags":[556,579,552,569,553,575,578,570,557,555,554,576],"class_list":["post-54986","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-extra-virgin-olive-oil","category-olio-dop-umbria-en","category-recipes","category-regional-recipes","category-updates","tag-abandoned-olive-groves","tag-arrosticini-festival","tag-biological-regime","tag-covered-market-terni","tag-extra-virgin-oil","tag-extra-virgin-olive-oil-promotion","tag-gnocchi-festival","tag-market-campaign-friend-terni","tag-olive-grove-recovery","tag-olive-harvesting","tag-organic-oil","tag-summer-2026","category-550","category-549","category-591","category-562","category-547","description-off"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/oleificioguardea.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54986","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/oleificioguardea.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/oleificioguardea.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oleificioguardea.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oleificioguardea.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=54986"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/oleificioguardea.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54986\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":55035,"href":"https:\/\/oleificioguardea.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/54986\/revisions\/55035"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oleificioguardea.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/54979"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/oleificioguardea.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=54986"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oleificioguardea.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=54986"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oleificioguardea.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=54986"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}