Potato Gnocchi

Directions

1. 1
   SCRUB the potatoes and place them, unpeeled, in a large pot of boiling water (lightly salted) and COOK for 45 minutes until tender but not overcooked.
2. 2
   When cool, peel potatoes and mash- then add flour, eggs, salt and pepper.
3. 3
   Roll dough into long thin rods, and cut into small pieces about 1-inch in length to form the dumplings.
4. 4
   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil (add a touch of olive oil).
5. 5
   Drop gnocchi in and cook for approximately 1 minute until they float to the top.
6. 6
   Saute garlic in olive oil over medium heat until golden brown.
7. 7
   Add tomatoes and cook for 3 minutes then add gnocchi and top with basil, butter Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.