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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
potatoes
1 beaten egg yolk
100 grams all-purpose flour
150 grams sifted all-purpose flour
1 pound (450 grams) full fat ricotta
1 large egg
3 ounces grated Parmesan
nutmeg
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
shallots
fresh sage
2 or 3 cloves garlic

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

Poke potatoes all over with a fork to prevent them from exploding.

2

Bake potatoes in a 375-degree Fahrenheit oven for about 1 hour until skins are crisp and interiors are easily pierced.

3

Remove skins using a clean dish towel to protect your hands.

4

Cool potatoes slightly, then pass them through a potato ricer or grate them using a cheese grater.

5

Measure out about 500 grams of riced potatoes on a rimmed baking sheet.

6

Add 1 beaten egg yolk for every 500 grams of potatoes and spread evenly.

7

Sift about 100 grams of all-purpose flour over the potatoes.

8

Use a bench scraper to chop and mix everything together, then use your hands to form a cohesive dough.

9

Knead the dough for about 90 seconds until smooth, being careful not to over-knead.

10

Roll the dough into a log and cut it into four even pieces.

11

Sift flour onto the work surface and roll one piece of dough into a rope about 1-inch thick.

12

Cut the rope into dumplings of your preferred size.

13

Shape the dumplings by either keeping them as pillows, rolling them into balls, or pressing them against a fork to create ridges and a divot.

14

Dust the shaped gnocchi with extra sifted flour to prevent sticking.

15

Optionally, freeze the gnocchi for about 1 hour before cooking.

16

To cook, drop the gnocchi into a pot of boiling salted water and cook for about 90 seconds.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmashingmixingsautéing

Equipment Needed

ovenrimmed baking sheetpotato ricercheese graterbench scrapermixing bowlforksaute pan

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

gluteneggdairy

Also Known As

Potato DumplingsItalian Gnocchi

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