Salsiccia in rich fig sauce

mains pork

Gnocchi is made with various ingredients, depending on the region. Whatever the composition, they taste best with this rich sauce with figs, leek, basil and salsiccia. If you’re one to usually leave out the garnish, don’t leave out the basil this time! It’s an integral part of the dish.

Serves: 2

Ingredients

  • 2 salsicce (pork sausages)

  • 1 leek

  • 3 dried figs

  • 1 can of chopped tomatoes

  • 10g of fresh basil

  • 1 clove of garlic

  • 250g gnocchi

  • olive oil

Directions

  • Cut the leek into half rings, the garlic in thin slices and the figs in small cubes.

  • Cut the salsiccia in slices of 1.5cm

  • Heat 2 tbsp of olive oil in a saucepan on medium-high heat. Add the salsiccia and fry for two minutes.

  • Add the leek, garlic and figs and fry for 1 minute.

  • Add the tomatoes and let simmer for 10-15 minutes. Add salt, pepper and a pinch of sugar, to taste.

  • Remove the basil leaves from the stems, and chop roughly.

  • Heat 1-2 tbsp of olive oil to a frying pan, and fry the gnocchi for 5-8 minutes.

  • Put the gnocchi on the plates, pour the sauce over, and strew the basil over.