POTATO GNOCCHI WITH TOMATO SAUCE (Gnocchi di Patata alla Salsa di Pomodororo)

5 medium (1kg) old potatoes, peeled,chopped
1 egg yolk
1/3 cup (25g) grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup (75g) plain flour
TOMATO SAUCE
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic,crushed
12 medium (900g) egg tomatoes, pleed , chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

1. Boil, steam or microwave potatoes until just tender , drain well ,cool 10 minutes ; mash.Combine mashed potatoes, egg yolk and cheese. Gradually add flour,mix well.
2.  Dvide dough into 4 portions .Roll each portion on lightly floured surface to from a sausage2cm in diameter . Cut diagonally into 2.5cm slices.
3. Just before serving , add gnocchi to large pan of boiling water ,boil,uncovered, about 2 minutes or until gnocchi float to the surface ; drain well . Serve gnocchi with tomato sauce .
Tomato Sauce: Heat oil in pan , add garlic,cook , stirring , 1 minute .Add tomatoes,simmer,uncovred, about 10 minutes or until thickened.Stir in herbs.
Serves 4.
+ Gnocchi can be prepared several hours ahead. Tomato sauce can be made a day ahead.
+ Storage: Gnocchi in a single layer on tray covred with baking paper,dusted with plain flour. Tomato sauce, covered , in refrigerator.
+ Freeze:Sauce suitable.