Name: Tiny Potato Dumplings with Tomato, Onion, and Guanciale Sauce (Gnocchetti all' Amatriciana)
Cook time: 1 1/2 hr
Total time: 2 hr
Yield: 8 first-course servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 5 oz guanciale (cured pork jowl)* or pancetta, finely chopped (1/2 cup); 1 large red onion, finely chopped (1 1/4 cups); 1 small garlic clove, minced; 1 (28- to 32-oz) can plum tomatoes, drained (reserving juice) and finely chopped; 1/2 cup water; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/2 lb yellow-fleshed potatoes such as Yukon Gold; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour plus additional for dusting; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt; Accompaniment: finely grated Pecorino Romano; a potato ricer

Image may contain Food Macaroni and Pasta

Photo by Richard Jung

These tiny gnocchi are tender, so place the cooked pasta in a bowl and spoon the porky sauce over top, instead of tossing the two together.

Cooks' Note

• Sauce can be made 2 days ahead and chilled, covered. Reheat before proceeding. • Gnocchetti can be formed (but not cooked) 1 week ahead and frozen in floured baking pan, covered, until hard, about 3 hours, then put in a sealed plastic bag. Do not thaw before cooking. Boil frozen gnocchetti about 2 minutes. *Available at Salumeria Biellese (212-736-7376).

Recipe notes

See Related Recipes and Cooking Tips

23 Gnocchi Recipes for Pillowy Comfort Any Time
These pillowy dumplings can be as dressed up or dressed down as you want.

Speedy Chicken Stroganoff

This easy, one-skillet chicken stroganoff features tender chicken breasts, savory mushrooms, and a creamy Dijon-crème fraîche sauce—perfect for weeknights.

The Only Frittata Recipe You’ll Ever Need

Keep this easy frittata recipe on hand for quick breakfasts, impressive brunches, and fridge clean-out meals.

Classic French Vinaigrette

Use this simple vinaigrette to dress a plate of greens, some steamed potatoes, or anything else that strikes your fancy.

29 Ricotta Recipes for Dinner, Dessert, and More

Put that half-full tub to use with recipes that go beyond the Italian American classics.

Caramelized Onion Pasta

Turn humble onions into this thrifty yet luxe pasta dinner.

23 Easy Pie Recipes for Low-Effort, High-Reward Desserts

There’s a reason they say, “easy as pie,” you know?

Golden Mushroom Soup With Orzo & a Pat of Butter

This is the type of soup that, at first glance, might seem a little…unexciting. But you’re underestimating the power of mushrooms, which do the heavy lifting.

One-Pot Chicken Thighs With Cilantro Rice and Beans

This one-pot dinner cooks chicken thighs directly on top of a bed of flavorful cilantro rice studded with black beans for a complete dinner.

Recipe notes

23 Gnocchi Recipes for Pillowy Comfort Any Time