Try this easy, tasty recipe, characterised by the crisp flavour of traditional Sardinian cuisine.
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INGREDIENTS |
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Gnocchi Barilla |
350 |
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Meat broth |
500 |
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Fresh tomato |
400 |
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Minced beef |
200 |
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Lard |
50 |
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Garlic |
1 |
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clove |
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Basil |
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to taste |
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Pecorino (Ewe's milk cheese) |
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to taste |
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Salt |
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to taste |
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Pepper |
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to taste |
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PREPARATION |
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Cut the lard into pieces and heat in a pan; when it has melted, add a clove of garlic and brown. Add the minced meat and allow it to brown. |
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Add the chopped tomatoes, the stock, salt, pepper and three or four leaves of basil. Cook for 30 minutes. |
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Cook the Gnocchi Barilla in abundant salted water, drain when al dente, sauté in a pan with the sauce, then serve with a sprinkling of grated Pecorino cheese. |
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CHEF'S NOTE |
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For a lighter flavour, use extra-virgin olive oil instead of lard. |
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For this traditional Sardinian dish, prefer a Sardinian red, such as an Arborea or a Dolcetto di Dogliani. |
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