gnocchi and tomato sauce

did you know making gnocchi is super easy and fun? well it is. i made this gnocchi with whole wheat flour and butternut squash. you of course can make gnocchi with potatoes or sweet potatoes. 

recipe:

2 c flour

1 c cooked and mashed butternut squash, potato, or sweet potato.

-knead together and roll into long, thin ropes. 

-cut into about an inch rectangles and press into each with a fork. 
-add to boiling water, the gnocchi is done when they float to the top. 

-serve with your favorite sauce. 

easy tomato sauce:

1 28 oz can of whole peeled tomatoes

chopped garlic

2 tbl nutritional yeast (optional) 

dried basil, oregano, and red pepper flakes 

salt and pepper

i also added julie hasson's vegetarian italian sausage!