Description
Gnocchi is a delightful Italian dish that combines fluffy potato dumplings with savory flavors, making it the perfect comfort food for any occasion. With this easy gnocchi recipe, you can create restaurant-quality dumplings in no time. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or cooking for your family on a busy weeknight, these tender gnocchi are sure to impress. Elevate your meal by pairing them with your favorite sauce and fresh herbs for a burst of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs starchy potatoes (e.g., Russets)
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender (20-25 minutes). Drain and let cool before peeling.
- Mash the cooled potatoes until smooth and mix with flour and salt in a large bowl. Add the egg and stir gently until combined.
- On a floured surface, knead the dough lightly until smooth—avoid overworking to maintain tenderness.
- Divide dough into portions, roll into ropes about 1-inch thick, cut into bite-sized pieces, and use a fork to create ridges.
- Cook gnocchi in boiling salted water until they float (2-3 minutes). Remove with a slotted spoon.
- Sauté cooked gnocchi in olive oil over medium heat until golden brown (3-5 minutes) and toss with sauce or herbs as desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg