Potato gnocchi was created from the imagination of pasta makers who, while staying true to the tradition of semolina pasta making, took inspiration from the classic potato gnocchi. Gnocchi have a distinctive concave, ribbed shape and are great for bringing out the best in thicker sauces such as Bolognese. The most popular condiment for gnocchi is tomatoes: from a simple tomato-basil sauce to rich meat sauces, it also goes very well with pesto.