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gnocchi Definition

gnoc·chi (kē, nô-; It nyō̂k)

noun

small, variously shaped dumplings of flour, and sometimes potato, served with a sauce

Etymology: It, pl. of gnocco, dumpling, altered < nocchio, knot (in wood), prob. < Langobardic; akin to MHG knoche, a knot, gnarl: for IE base see knuckle

gnocchi Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • make: And for the vegetarian ( me ) there was home made gnocchi with tomato sauce and asparagus.
  • add: Use the cling fim to add the gnocchi in batches, about twenty at a time.
  • include: Other local kinds of pasta include gnocchi and lasagna.
  • cook: When the water reaches a rolling boil, cook the gnocchi in batches.
  • try: SB fancied trying gnocchi, so I did this with olive paste, but not so keen - she did eat a few tho.
  • serve: Serve gnocchi with shaved parmesan and cracked black pepper.

Preposition: in

  • batch: Use the cling fim to add the gnocchi in batches, about twenty at a time.
  • sauce: Dinner: Nissa La Bella Veal escalope with gnocchi in a creamy sauce; tarte au citron.

Preposition: with

  • Gorgonzola: My starter was the gnocchi with gorgonzola and spinach for £ 4.95.
  • sauce: And for the vegetarian ( me ) there was home made gnocchi with tomato sauce and asparagus.
  • tomato: Try the risotto alla marinara or the gnocchi with tomato and basil, both at E8.50 ( £ 6 ).

Noun used with modifier

  • potato: Or maybe swordfish loin wrapped in vine leaves with potato gnocchi, grapes and lemon butter?
  • herb: Diayn continued with a millefeuille of seabass with chorizo and herb gnocchi, tomato compote and avocado puree, marinated artichokes.
  • semolina: Recipes include red hot soup, butternut squash and semolina gnocchi, and plum compote.
  • spinach: Parmesan: mascarpone: spinach gnocchi: roasted field mushrooms: smoked tomato sauce.

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