FRIED GNOCCHI ENJOY DAN:

                                    FRIED GNOCCHI by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

1-pound store-bought gnocchi

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 onion, diced

4 garlic cloves, chopped

2 (14.5 Oz) cans diced tomatoes

2 teaspoons EACH dried thyme, oregano, basil, and sumac

Sea salt and black pepper to taste

1/4-cup fresh ground Parmesan cheese

Fresh snipped chives.

DIRECTIONS:

1.   Prepare gnocchi according to package directions, cooking 3 minutes less then recommended.

2.   Add olive 1/2-the oil in a skillet over medium heat and when sizzling.

3.   Add onion and garlic and sauté for 4 minutes.

4.   Add remaining ingredients and simmer for 15 minutes.

5.   Once gnocchi are almost cooked, remove from the water.

6.   Add remaining oil to another skillet over medium-high: when sizzling.

7.   Add gnocchi and fry on each side until lightly browned.

8.   Plate gnocchi and pour sauce over.

9.   Add fresh grated Parmesan cheese and fresh chives.

ENJOY DAN:                                                       SING SONGS AND EAT PASTA!!