How to pronounce Gnocchi alla sorrentina

In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /ˈɲɔkki alla sorrenˈtiːna/. In plain English letters that is NYOK-kee AHL-lah sor-ren-TEE-nah, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Gnocchi alla sorrentina?

Gnocchi alla sorrentina is a main dish of Italy. Where it comes from: Sorrento. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner. Its main ingredients are potato, dairy & cheese and vegetables. It tastes savory.

Where Gnocchi alla sorrentina comes from

Gnocchi alla sorrentina is one of 141 signature dishes of Italy on this map. See all dishes from Campania.

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