Experience pillowy perfection with our handmade Gnocchi with Spicy Sauce at Pranzo Italiano. These soft potato dumplings are made fresh daily and tossed in our signature arrabbiata sauce featuring garlic, chili flakes, and ripe tomatoes. Finished with fresh basil and grated Pecorino Romano cheese for a perfect balance of heat and Italian comfort.
Our Gnocchi is a true labour of love, handcrafted each day using premium potatoes, flour, and eggs. The result is pillowy-soft dumplings with the perfect texture - light and tender with just the right amount of chew. We pair these cloud-like morsels with our signature spicy arrabbiata sauce for a dish that's both comforting and exciting.
The arrabbiata sauce ("angry" sauce in Italian) brings the perfect amount of heat, made with San Marzano tomatoes, fresh garlic, quality olive oil, and red chili flakes. We finish each plate with fresh basil leaves and a generous sprinkle of aged Pecorino Romano cheese.
Unlike store-bought gnocchi, our handmade version has a delicate texture that absorbs the spicy sauce beautifully. We use the right ratio of potato to flour, resulting in gnocchi that's light rather than dense or gummy. The spicy sauce is made fresh and can be adjusted to your preferred heat level.
Our Gnocchi with Spicy Sauce pairs wonderfully with a side of crusty Italian bread to soak up the delicious sauce. For a complete meal, start with our Bruschetta appetizer or add a fresh Caesar salad on the side.
Calgary Food Enthusiast
"The gnocchi with spicy sauce is excellent! We had it alongside the osso bucco and bruschetta - what a meal! The gnocchi is clearly handmade, so light and fluffy. The spicy sauce has just the right kick. Highly recommend!"
November 2024
Legacy Resident
"Best gnocchi I've ever had! You can really tell these are made fresh - they're so light and pillowy. The spicy sauce is perfect, not too hot but with a nice kick. This has become my regular order!"
October 2024
Sundance Resident
"Finally, authentic handmade gnocchi in SE Calgary! The texture is perfect - light and tender. The arrabbiata sauce is spicy and flavourful. If you love Italian food, you need to try this dish. It's the real deal!"
September 2024
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