30-Minute Armenian Skillet Gnocchi

This comforting skillet dish features fluffy Armenian potato dumplings, known as Kartofvlov Gnocchi, pan-seared in clarified butter with aromatic mountain herbs. A savory base of caramelized onions and rich tomato paste creates a rustic, hearty meal that captures the essence of Armenian home cooking.

• 1 pound pre-boiled, mashed Russet potatoes
• 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons ghee or clarified butter
• 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons Armenian tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried purple basil (Rehan)
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 cup Matzoon or plain Greek yogurt for garnish
• 1 clove garlic, minced