Italian Gnocchi Recipe
Four simple ingredients combine to make the softest and yummiest homemade potato gnocchi ever! Roast it in olive oil or butter, or cover it with your favorite sauce.
Ingredients
- 2 cups plain mashed potatoes (about 1 pound russet potatoes)
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Peel and slice (or cube) the potatoes. Cook them in boiling water until very tender. Mash, then press through a potato ricer so you don't have any lumps.
- In a large bowl, stir together the flour and salt. Add the mashed potatoes and egg. Use your hands to thoroughly mix the ingredients together. If the dough is too sticky, you can add an additional 1-2 tablespoons of flour.
- Divide the dough into 8 portions. On a lightly floured surface, roll each portion into a rope that is 1/2-3/4" thick. Use a bench scraper to cut into pieces that are about an inch long.
- Roll each piece of gnocchi down the tines of a fork to make grooves. Place on a parchment paper or silicone lined cookie sheet. Repeat with the rest of the dough. (Make sure it's in a single layer so it doesn't stick together.)
- Place a cooling rack inside a cookie sheet; set aside. Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Drop handfuls of the gnocchi into the pot. Cook until it floats to the top, then use a slotted spoon to remove it. Place the cooked gnocchi on the wire rack so the water drains off into the pan.
- Your gnocchi is now ready to serve with your favorite sauce, or toss into a recipe!
Notes
- A gentle simmer is fine. If you cook the gnocchi at a rolling boil, they can fall apart.
- Don't store uncooked gnocchi for more than an hour or so, or it will start to turn grey. I tried refrigerating it overnight - big mistake!
- Cooked gnocchi can be stored in the refrigerator for about 3 days in an airtight container.
Nutrition
Calories: 219kcalCarbohydrates: 44gProtein: 7gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 458mgPotassium: 522mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 61IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 26mgIron: 3mg
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