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GRAND ITALIAN

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Air Fryer Gnocchi & Salami Skewers with Sundried Tomato Pesto Recipe / Grand Italian

Makes: 30 skewers

Pesto

270g jar sundried tomatoes in oil, roughly chop the tomatoes & reserve oil 4 cloves garlic, crushed

1½ tbsp chopped rosemary leaves Good pinch chilli flakes, optional

1⁄3 cup shredded parmesan

¼ cup roasted almonds or cashews Juice 1 medium lemon

Light olive oil, if needed

Salt & pepper, to taste

500g Grand Italian Potato Gnocchi 30 x 10cm-diameter slices salami, halved (a spicy salami works well) 1⁄3-½ cup shredded parmesan, extra

1. Soak 30 cocktail bamboo skewers in boiling water.

2. Combine the chopped tomatoes, reserved oil, garlic, rosemary and chilli flakes in a food processor and process until finely chopped. Add the parmesan, nuts and lemon juice and process until smooth, adding a drizzle of oil while processing if needed to achieve a thick sauce-like texture. Season to taste and place into a serving bowl. Refrigerate until required.

3. Wrap a half slice of salami around each piece of gnocchi and thread 2 onto each skewer to make 30 skewers. Fold down the top edge of the salami on each gnocchi like a collar and sprinkle a little parmesan into each. Refrigerate until required. 4. Air fry the skewers in 2-3 batches (space permitting), parmesan side up, at 175°C for 6-8 mins until golden and the salami is a little crisp. Serve immediately with prepared pesto.