CHICAGO (WLS) — ABC7 Chicago’s Tracy Butler was Cooking up a Storm with Chef Francesco Simone Thursday.
He creates the delectable dishes on Chicago City Cruises.
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On Thursday, he whipped up Gnocchi with Tomato Ragu.
Fall/winter GF Potato Gnocchi
Yield: 1 portion
Ingredients
– Potato Gnocchi, blanched: 6 oz.
– Pomodoro Sauce: 3 oz.
– Rosemary Whipped Ricotta: 1 oz.
– Herb Emulsion: 1 oz.
Prep:
1. Blanch the Gnocchi in salted Boiling Water for 3 minutes
2. Slack on a sheet pan to cool. Cover label and date
3. Blanched Gnocchi will hold 5 days
4. Heat Gnocchi in boiling water
5. Heat Pomodoro Sauce and toss Gnocchi to order
6. Taste and adjust seasonings
7. Plate the Gnocchi and Sauce in the center of the bowl
8. Garnish with Rosemary Whipped Ricotta and Herb Emulsion
9. Serve Immediately
Pomodoro Sauce
Yield: 4 gallons
Ingredients
– 1 cup of oil blend
– 2 lb. of diced yellow onion
– 0.5 cup of minced garlic
– 3 cans of whole peeled plum tomatoes
– 1 lb. of vegetable base
– 1 gallon of water
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 4 oz. of fresh basil, chiffonade
Recipe
1. Heat the Oil and sweat the Onions and Garlic until translucent
2. Transfer the Onion Mixture, Tomatoes, Vegetable Base and Water in a Cambro container
3. Puree until smooth and season with Salt and Pepper
4. Fold in Basil to infuse sauce
5. Use immediately or cover label and date
6. Sauce will hold 5 days under refrigeration
Rosemary Whipped Ricotta
Yield: 5 pounds
Ingredients
– Ricotta Tub: 5 lbs.
– Honey
– Heavy Cream: 1 cup
– Rosemary Oil: 1.5 cup
– Salt to taste
Recipe
1. Combine Ricotta, Heavy Cream, and Honey
2. While running, drizzle in the Rosemary Oil
3. Whip until Light and Fluffy, about 3-5 min.
4. Adjust seasoning With Salt
5. Transfer to piping bags and hold in cooler until service
6. Ricotta mix will hold 5 days under refrigeration
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