Mario Batali's Strangulapreti Alla Sorrentina

instructions Make a well in the center of the potatoes and sprinkle with flour. Place the eggs and salt in the center of the well and, using a fork, stir the egg into the flour and potatoes. Bring the dough together, kneading gently until a ball is formed, and continue to knead for another 4 minutes, until the dough is dry to the touch. Cut a tennis-ball sized hunk of dough off the main ball and roll it into a dowel about 3/4-inch thick. Cut across the dowel to form pellets about 1 inch long. Flick each pellet down the tines of a fork to form the traditional gnocchi shape. Repeat with the remaining dough.

instructions When you are ready to serve the gnocchi, bring 6 quarts of water to a boil and add 2 tablespoon salt. Drop the gnocchi into the boiling water and cook until floating aggressively, 4 to 5 minutes. Carefully transfer the gnocchi to the pan with the sauce, using a slotted spoon. Turn the heat to medium and toss gently for about 30 seconds. Tear the basil leaved into a few pieces and add to the sauce along with the mozzarella cubes. Add olive oil and toss together for 30 seconds longer. pour into a heated bowl, garnish with freshly grated parmesan cheese and serve immediately.