This week Nick Carlino is touring with 20 lucky patrons in his family’s hometown of Abruzzo, Italy. Along the way they will be making visits to pasta-making facilities and olive groves. Pasta-making is a classic Carlino family tradition that they have been sharing with their customers since 1983. The pasta-making experience is even more authentic in its birthplace. Olives are a part of just about any Mediterranean garden. At Carlino’s we produce 17 varieties of olive oils meaning there is something for everyone. Put the two together and you get a delicious dish the whole family will enjoy!
*Make it gluten-free by purchasing our gluten-free gnocchi
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons Carlino’s Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 clove garlic, crushed
- Pinch chili pepper flakes
- 1-pound Carlino’s Gnocchi*
- 3 ounces (about 1/2 jar) Seasoned Semi-Dried Tomatoes, chopped
- 6-ounces Pitted Large Ripe Olives (Available in our olive bar)
- Zest of 1/2 lemon
- Handful fresh basil leaves, torn
- Carlino’s Grated Parmesan Cheese
Directions:
Heat oil in a large saucepan. Once hot, add garlic and chili pepper flakes. Cook for about a minute.
Stir in semi-dried tomatoes and olives. Cook together until ingredients are warmed through, about 5-7 minutes.
In the meantime, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi according to package instructions.
Drain. Toss hot gnocchi, 2/3 of the fresh basil and lemon zest with tomatoes and olives in saucepan.
Serve topped with Parmesan and a garnish of basil.
***Interested in participating in a Culinary Tour led by Nick Carlino? Visit http://www.carlinosmarket.com/whats-new for more information.
