¾cupfinely grated Parmesan cheeseplus more for serving
½tspkosher salt
¼tspblack pepper
For the Sauce
2Tbspolive oil
1medium white oniondiced
2tspgarlicminced
28oz.crushed tomatoes
2Tbspfresh parsleyminced, plus more for serving
½tspsugar
¾tspkosher salt
½tspblack pepper
Instructions
For the Gnocchi
Using several paper towels, squeeze the excess liquid from the thawed spinach.
Using a medium mixing bowl, add all gnocchi ingredients; stir until well combined.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let rest for ~30 minutes. (Note: This is a good time to make the sauce.)
While dough is resting, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
Roll dough into a log approximately 1" thick. (Tip: Roll log in extra semolina flour to keep it from sticking.) Slice log into ~1" pieces.
Add gnocchi to boiling water; cook until gnocchi float (~1-2 minutes).
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked gnocchi into a large bowl.
To serve, add sauce to plates and top with gnocchi. Before serving, drizzle top of dish with olive oil and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and freshly chopped Italian parsley.
For the Sauce
Using a medium saucepan, add olive oil and place over medium-high heat. Once hot, add onions and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the garlic, crushed tomatoes, parsley, sugar, salt and pepper; stir until well combined.
Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking for 20 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
Reduce heat to low to keep sauce warm until needed for serving.