Gnocchi are from Campania and they were created from the imagination of the pasta-makers who, while remaining true to the tradition of semolina pasta, took their inspiration from the classic potato gnocchi. Gnocchi have a distinctive concave, ribbed shape and are excellent for capturing and bringing out the best in denser sauces, such as Bolognese sauce. The most popular condiment for Gnocchi is a tomato and basil sauce to the heartiest meat sauces, but they are also very good served with pesto.