tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post6608403561183040806..comments2024-03-26T21:10:11.253+01:00Comments on Cook (almost) Anything at Least Once: Presto Pasta Night #17Haalohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03291206056540101155noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-55463554587963345492008-04-27T15:31:00.000+02:002008-04-27T15:31:00.000+02:00Thank you Marius for the recipe - sounds delicious...Thank you Marius for the recipe - sounds delicious!Haalohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03291206056540101155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-73206346998963010822008-04-25T20:48:00.000+02:002008-04-25T20:48:00.000+02:00As an accompaniment, I would suggest the following...As an accompaniment, I would suggest the following.<BR/>You will need:<BR/>1. Sliced earthy mushrooms of your choice.<BR/>2. A halved tomato.<BR/>3. A healthy amount of Basil (chiffonade)<BR/>4. White truffle oil.<BR/>5. Salt and pepper to taste.<BR/><BR/>Method:<BR/> While the gnocchi is in the oven, saute a few mushrooms with salt and pepper. Once the mushrooms are done, place aside. Re-oil theAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-9195640838841867462007-06-27T14:07:00.000+02:002007-06-27T14:07:00.000+02:00I can believe that Cin but maybe the chef in Venic...I can believe that Cin but maybe the chef in Venice was from Lazio ;)Haalohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03291206056540101155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-29450175341624288602007-06-27T10:02:00.000+02:002007-06-27T10:02:00.000+02:00The first time we ate Gnocchi alla Romana was in V...The first time we ate Gnocchi alla Romana was in Venice and I haven't tasted ones as good since. Can you believe that we couldn't actually find any in Rome itself? :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-22789827498451512142007-06-26T16:00:00.000+02:002007-06-26T16:00:00.000+02:00Hi Trig - I would never use egg in potato gnocchi ...Hi Trig - I would never use egg in potato gnocchi but they are a must in this and for this type of gnocchi this is the traditional method of cooking them.Haalohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03291206056540101155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-21973539478534142662007-06-26T13:04:00.000+02:002007-06-26T13:04:00.000+02:00I love wet polenta, but I've never been a fan of t...I love wet polenta, but I've never been a fan of the set and pan-fried version we often do at college. I'm guessing the coagulation of the egg provides the stability, and makes for a creamier taste too. I've never baked gnocchi before, I normally boil them and serve with a simple sauce. I may well try this, HaaloTrighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01386804439578267100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-19609386432342623762007-06-26T06:23:00.000+02:002007-06-26T06:23:00.000+02:00Hi Jennifer - sorry but you can't replace the semo...Hi Jennifer - sorry but you can't replace the semolina, without it they just won't work.Haalohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03291206056540101155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-74239952613047550162007-06-25T23:16:00.000+02:002007-06-25T23:16:00.000+02:00Is there anything that can be used in place of the...Is there anything that can be used in place of the semolina? That is not something I normally have.<BR/><BR/>Thanks!<BR/>JenniferJ. A.S.H.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15775178318042142850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-31797045105339134862007-06-24T08:04:00.000+02:002007-06-24T08:04:00.000+02:00Thanks Karen - I hope you do enjoy these gnocchi, ...Thanks Karen - I hope you do enjoy these gnocchi, not sure how they compare with the Women's Weekly, it would be interesting to see.Haalohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03291206056540101155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-20403327508578094172007-06-23T15:30:00.000+02:002007-06-23T15:30:00.000+02:00These look so delicious.I'm not a fan of the usual...These look so delicious.<BR/><BR/>I'm not a fan of the usual gnocchi.<BR/><BR/>I think these would suit me better. I've seen a recipe in the Women's Weekly Italian cookbook, but i'll try yours, I know I can rely on it:):)cakebakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11700029606700690315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-62593079260312799212007-06-23T08:11:00.000+02:002007-06-23T08:11:00.000+02:00Thanks Brilynn - the crisp exterior accentuates th...Thanks Brilynn - the crisp exterior accentuates the fluffy interior.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Ruth - it's always a pleasure to take part IN PPN<BR/><BR/>Thanks Paz - try them when the weather cools.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Nora - hopefully they will turn out close to the originals you've had.Haalohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03291206056540101155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-23248213593703332762007-06-23T03:39:00.000+02:002007-06-23T03:39:00.000+02:00Haalo, this looks fantastic. I've only had this on...Haalo, this looks fantastic. I've only had this once, a while back when I was in Italy. Now I can make it myself! Thanks for the recipe & instructions. You are a fantastic cook!Nora B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04360757422555317095noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-48681733490927316432007-06-22T18:37:00.000+02:002007-06-22T18:37:00.000+02:00Beautiful! I've always wanted to make my own gnoc...Beautiful! I've always wanted to make my own gnocchi. One day!<BR/><BR/>PazAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-52625909367661370242007-06-22T16:00:00.000+02:002007-06-22T16:00:00.000+02:00Oh my! I am truly drooling here! Thanks so much f...Oh my! I am truly drooling here! Thanks so much for sharing with Presto Pasta Nights. It's awesome.Ruth Danielshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11173472189049022779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-49229559162438753392007-06-22T15:45:00.000+02:002007-06-22T15:45:00.000+02:00I love the crispy outside, looks tasty!I love the crispy outside, looks tasty!Brilynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14417842674245229914noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-65180149477315796262007-06-22T15:17:00.000+02:002007-06-22T15:17:00.000+02:00Thanks Myriam - they are less stressful but beware...Thanks Myriam - they are less stressful but beware you'll get a work out with the stirring especially when adding the egg.<BR/><BR/>Thanks Sarina!<BR/><BR/>Thanks Deinin - hope you enjoy it!<BR/><BR/>Thanks Patricia - just a bite shouldn't be a problem ;)Haalohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03291206056540101155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-80945082459417252132007-06-22T14:45:00.000+02:002007-06-22T14:45:00.000+02:00Haalo, this is food porn, I can tell! :DHow am I e...Haalo, this is food porn, I can tell! :D<BR/><BR/>How am I ever gonna lose weight if I want to make all the recipes you post... ;)Patricia Scarpinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14025126825422974626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-83457587785505110592007-06-22T11:38:00.000+02:002007-06-22T11:38:00.000+02:00Oh, that looks fabulous! In fact, I think I'll mak...Oh, that looks fabulous! In fact, I think I'll make this tomorrow.Miahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08094928918136322686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-13251664856228706912007-06-22T09:58:00.000+02:002007-06-22T09:58:00.000+02:00these look amazing! :)these look amazing! :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20759216.post-45833517607783624052007-06-22T08:38:00.000+02:002007-06-22T08:38:00.000+02:00oh this looks wonderful. i just got up an it's tim...oh this looks wonderful. i just got up an it's time for breakfast. i could eat some of these right now. it seems to be such a less stressful job that the normal gnocci. will have to try these!myriamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12614533266427923232noreply@blogger.com