Ingredients

  • 1 head garlic
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 10 -12 fresh sage leaves
  • 1 (16 ounce) package gnocchi
  • 1 (32 ounce) container reduced-sodium fat-free chicken broth
  • 4 plum tomatoes, chopped
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons freshly shaved parmesan cheese or 2 tablespoons romano cheese

Method

  • Cut off pointed end of garlic; place garlic on a piece of aluminum foil. Fold foil to seal.
  • Bake at 375° for 1 hour; cool. Squeeze pulp from garlic cloves into a bowl, and mash with fork; set aside.
  • Stir together oil and sage in a small skillet, and cook over medium-low heat 2 to 3 minutes or until fragrant and crisp.
  • Remove leaves, and drain on a paper towel; reserve oil.
  • Prepare gnocchi according to package directions, substituting chicken broth for water.
  • Drain, reserving 1/4 cup broth. Add gnocchi and reserved oil to roasted garlic in bowl.
  • Add reserved 1/4 cup chicken broth, chopped tomatoes, and pepper, tossing to coat.
  • Sprinkle with cheese and sage leaves; serve immediately.