Homemade Gnocchetti Pasta (Malloreddus)

Ingredienti

• 250 grams fine semolina flour
• 125 mls room temperature water
• Salt to cook the pasta
• Italian tomato sauce

Preparazione

1. 1

   In a large bowl add the semolina flour. Slowly pour in the water, mixing it into the flour with your other hand or a spoon as you are pouring the water inUsing your main hand, keep mixing and pressing the mixture so it all sticks together to create a big ball of dough

2. 2

   When it's in one piece, transfer the mixture to a clean table and knead the dough for 10 minutes. If the dough feels too dry or crumbly, add a touch more water. If it's too wet, sprinkle more flour. The consistency should be a smooth ball at the end of the kneading process with elasticity

3. 3

   Wrap in plastic wrap and allow to rest for 30 minutesAfter resting, cut a piece off the dough with a knife, about ⅙ the of the dough, and wrap the rest back in the plastic wrap

4. 4

   Using the heels of your hands roll this piece into a long rope, around 1.5 cms / ½ inch in thicknessUsing a knife or pasta cutter, cut the rope into small pieces around 1.5 cms / ½ inch in width

5. 5

   Using a gnocchi board (or fork or grater) firmly roll each piece of pasta with the side of your thumb away from you, going down on the board, and flick it away at the end. Your thumb should guide the pasta to roll a full circle to create the gnocchetti shapes - see video and photos for guidance.You can sprinkle the completed gnocchetti pasta with semolina flour so they don't stick together

6. 6

   In a large pot, boil heavily salted water. Add the pasta and cook until al dente, approximately 5-7 minutes depending on the size of your malloreddus. They should be floating to the top, but taste a piece to ensure its cooked

7. 7

   Spoon the pasta into the pan with your tomato sauce with a good splash of pasta water. Allow to cook for 1-2 minutes in the sauce and serve up!! Top with grated pecorino Romano cheese or Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and enjoy your Homemade Malloreddus - Gnocchetti Sardi!