Homemade Gnocchi
Delightful Italian dish well-loved for its light, fluffy texture and simplicity, perfect for comforting family meals and gatherings.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 2 large potatoes Starchy potatoes like Russets work best.
- 1 to 1.5 cups all-purpose flour Adjust based on moisture of potatoes.
- 1 large egg Helps bind the gnocchi together.
- to taste Salt Used in boiling and mixing.
Instructions
Preparation
- Boil the potatoes until fork-tender in salted water for about 20-30 minutes.
- Drain and cool slightly, then peel and mash until smooth.
- Combine the smooth mashed potatoes, egg, and salt in a mixing bowl.
- Gradually add flour to the mixture until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough gently on a floured surface.
Shaping and Cooking
- Divide the dough into sections and roll each into a rope, then cut into 1-inch pieces.
- Press each piece with a fork to create ridges.
- Boil a large pot of salted water, add gnocchi, and cook until they float, about 2-4 minutes.
- Drain and serve with sage butter or marinara.
Notes
Use starchy potatoes for fluffier gnocchi. Store uncooked gnocchi in the fridge or freeze them for later use.