Gnocchi
Soft Italian potato dumplings perfect for pairing with sauces or butter.
These homemade potato gnocchi are light, pillowy dumplings made from potatoes, flour, and egg, gently boiled to perfection.
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Ingredients
- Potatoes - 1000 g
- Flour - 250 g
- Salt - 1 tsp
- Nutmeg - 0.25 tsp
- Eggs - 1 pc
Directions
Step 1
Peel and dice 1 kg potatoes and boil in salted water until tender (15–20 min).
Step 2
Drain and mash potatoes until smooth; spread on a work surface to cool slightly.
Step 3
Sprinkle with 250 g flour and 1 tsp salt; create a well and add 1 beaten egg.
Step 4
Gently mix to form a soft dough; knead briefly until just combined.
Step 5
Divide dough into 4 portions; roll each into a 2 cm-thick rope.
Step 6
Cut ropes into 2 cm pieces and gently roll over a fork or gnocchi board to shape.
Step 7
Boil a large pot of salted water; cook gnocchi in batches until they float (2–3 min).
Step 8
Remove with a slotted spoon and serve with your favorite sauce.
Cook's Notes
Avoid overworking the dough to keep gnocchi light; cook in small batches to prevent sticking.