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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
1 kilogram starchy potatoes (like russets)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 cup flour (up to 2 cups as needed)

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

Preheat the oven to 400° F.

2

Wash 1 kilogram of starchy potatoes and pierce them a few times with a fork.

3

Place the potatoes on a cookie sheet and bake for about an hour or until soft when pierced with a knife.

4

Allow the potatoes to cool just enough to handle, then peel and discard the skin.

5

Put the potatoes through a ricer or grate them on the largest holes of a grater.

6

Let the potatoes cool completely.

7

Lightly whisk 2 eggs with 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, and 1/2 teaspoon white pepper.

8

Make a well in the middle of the potatoes and pour in the egg mixture.

9

Sprinkle the potatoes with 1 cup flour and gently pull the potatoes, egg, and flour together with your hands to form a dough, adding more flour as needed to avoid stickiness.

10

Cut off a small portion of the dough and roll it into a tube-like shape.

11

Using a knife or pastry cutter, cut the tube into small bite-sized pieces.

12

Roll each piece along the back of a floured fork to create indentations.

13

Place the gnocchi on a baking tray as you make them.

14

If not cooking immediately, freeze the gnocchi on the tray, then transfer to a bag for storage.

15

To cook, heat a large pot of water to a gentle boil and drop in a few gnocchi at a time, stirring gently to prevent sticking.

16

When the gnocchi float to the top, give them another second, then scoop them out and taste one to ensure it's cooked.

17

When mixing with sauce, be gentle to avoid breaking the gnocchi.

Cooking Techniques

boilingmashingmixingsautéing

Equipment Needed

cookie sheetricergraterbaking traylarge pot

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

gluteneggdairy

Also Known As

Potato DumplingsItalian Gnocchi

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