Black Truffle Gnocchi

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 1/3 cup finely chopped shallot
• 1 finely chopped garlic clove
• 1/3 cup pinot grigio wine
• 1/2 cup good quality sweet salted butter
• 16 ounces cheese gnocchi
• 1 teaspoon black truffle oil
• 1/2 teaspoon black truffle salt
• 1 tablespoon italian black pepper
• 1/4 cup of reserved pasta water
• 1 cup finely grated padano cheese
• black sea salt (to garnish)
• shaved black truffle, not necessary (to garnish)

Recipe

• 1 bring shallots and wine to a boil in a large sauté pan, slightly reduce heat and cook until reduced by half.
• 2 add the butter and cook until melted.
• 3 add the truffle oil and stir well, remove from heat and set aside.
• 4 bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add the gnocchi and cook until done. before dumping the water remember to reserve the 1/4 cup of water.
• 5 place the pan containing the sauce back on a medium-low heat, add pasta water, cheese and gnocchi. toss until evenly covered and smooth.
• 6 add pepper and truffle salt, toss well.
• 7 serve in a pasta bowl and top with additional pepper, black sea salt and shaved truffles.