Spinach Gnocchi in Cheese Garlic Sauce

Ingredients 

• 2 tablespoons spinach puree
• 250 grams potatoes
• 75 grams refined flour (maida)
• 1 teaspoon + 1 tablespoon parmesan cheese powder
• Salt to taste
• A pinch of nutmeg powder
• 6-8 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon red chilli flakes
• Salt to taste
• 2-3 tablespoons vegetable stock
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley 

Method

1. Wash potatoes nicely and cook in the microwave on high heat for 6-8 minutes. Peel and grate them into a bowl. Add flour, 1 teaspoon parmesan cheese powder, salt, nutmeg powder and spinach puree and mix well. Knead into soft dough.
2. Boil 5-6 cups water in a deep non-stick pan. Divide the dough into smaller portion and roll into gnocchi with the help of a fork. Add to the boiling water and cook till they start to float on top. Drain and place them in chilled water.
3. To make sauce, heat olive oil in a non-stick pan. Add garlic and sauté for half a minute.
4. Add chilli flakes and sauté. Add salt and stock and mix. Add cooked gnocchi and toss.
5. Serve hot garnished with parsley and Parmesan cheese powder.