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Gordon Ramsay’s Simple Gnocchi Using Everyday Ingredients

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Gnocchi

Cultural Context

Gnocchi, originating from Italy, are soft dumplings traditionally made from potatoes and flour. They are a staple in Italian cuisine, often served with various sauces, showcasing the versatility of simple ingredients. In modern cooking, gnocchi have gained global popularity, with variations incorporating different ingredients like spinach or ricotta, appealing to diverse palates.

ItalianCZmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 lbs potatoes
2 cups flour
1 large egg
1 teaspoon salt

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: mashed potatoes

Sweet potatoes add nutrients and flavor.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds umami.

egg

🥗Healthier: flaxseed meal

💰Cheaper: aquafaba

Flaxseed meal is a binding agent and vegan.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is heart-healthy and flavorful.

1

Bake potatoes in the oven until soft, then let them cool slightly before peeling.

2

Cut the baked potatoes in half and scrape out the potato flesh.

3

Use a ricer to push the potatoes through until fluffy, or use a grater if a ricer is not available.

4

Season the riced potatoes with salt and pepper.

5

Make a well in the potatoes and crack an egg into it, whisking it up.

6

Add dried ricotta cheese to the mixture, squeezing out excess moisture with a paper towel.

7

Mix in 2/3 of the egg and then sprinkle in flour to form a dough.

8

Add thyme leaves to the dough for flavor and mix until pliable, letting it rest for 5 minutes.

9

Flour the surface and your hands, then roll the dough into a thick rope.

10

Cut the rope into small pieces and shape them by pressing with your thumb or rolling to create ridges.

11

Heat olive oil in a pan until warm, then add the gnocchi with the ridges down first.

12

Season the gnocchi with salt and pepper as they cook until crispy.

13

Add butter around the pan to enhance flavor and color.

14

Flip the gnocchi gently to ensure even cooking and crispiness.

15

Add fresh peas and basil to the pan to finish cooking.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

potslotted spoonmixing bowlforkskillet

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

gluteneggdairy

Also Known As

Potato DumplingsItalian Gnocchi

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