Piedmont, is a region in italy bordering both france and switzerland. Piedmontese food is a substantial, peasant type fare. Garlic features predominantly in their recipes. Gnocchi are often offered as a first course when soup in not served. In this recipe of piedmontese gnocchi, little potato vegetable dumplings are served tossed in a robust tomato and red wine sauce predominantly flavoured with garlic and oregano. The rules of cooking and serving pasta and gnocchi are essentially the same i. e. Boil in plenty of water. Serve the gnocchi freshly tossed in the tomato and red wine sauce. For an exciting variation, try serving the gnocchi with a pesto sauce.