Gnocchi alla romana

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Gnocchi alla romana
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Course Primo (Italian pasta course)
Place of origin Italy
Region or state Lazio

Gnocchi alla romana are a typical dish of Roman cuisine.

They are prepared with gnocchi made of semolina, whole milk, butter and Parmesan cheese, seasoned with salt and black pepper. [1] They are baked in the oven after being sprinkled with Parmesan cheese, and are traditionally topped with meatballs, tomato sauce and Parmesan cheese.

Gluten-free gnocchi alla romana are made by replacing semolina with cornmeal.

The dish is also present in the Piedmontese culinary tradition due to the presence of butter, which is a common ingredient in northern Italy. [2]

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References

  1. "Gnocchi alla romana".
  2. Stella Donati (1979). Il Grande Manuale della Cucina Regionale. Euroclub. p. 306.