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Gnocchi Recipe

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Gnocchi, the fluffy Italian potato dumplings, and the perfect warm dish for colder months. Although feel free to use this recipe year-round! Much like other hearty Italian dishes, such as risotto and polenta, Gnocchi originated in the colder climate regions in northern Italy. Gnocchi is an incredibly versatile dish that can be paired with sauces of all kinds; tomato, rosé, butter, cream, and pesto, for instance. Along with its versatility, it is easy to make and only requires a few ingredients. See below to find out how you can make Italian Gnocchi!

Prep Time: 45 min

Cook Time: 20 min

Total Time: 1 hr 10 min

Serves: 4-5 ppl

Equipment

  • Potato Ricer
  • Bench Scraper

Ingredients

  • 3 Large Russet Potatoes
  • 1 Cup of All Purpose Flour
  • 1 Beaten Egg Yolk
  • 1/2 Teaspoon of Salt

Directions

  1. First, boil Unpeeled Potatoes until they are tender on the inside. Check with a fork to make sure. Then, cut Potatoes in half
  2. While the Potatoes are still warm, remove the skin
  3. Pass the Potatoes through a Potato Ricer, and onto a clean surface
  4. Make sure the Potatoes are in an even layer, then spread 1/4 cup of Flour, and the Salt & Egg Yolk on top
  5. Using a Bench Scraper, chop up the mixture to mix together. Next, fold the mixture and press down. Repeat
  6. After a few folds, add 1/4 of the Flour and continue to fold and press the dough. Note: Do not knead dough
  7. Once everything looks well incorporated, shape into a log then cut into approximately 8 pieces. With each piece, gently roll into ropes, on a floured surface
  8. Now cut the ropes into 1 inch thick pieces
  9. Take each pillowy dumpling, and gently roll onto the back of fork tines
  10. Let Gnocchi sit for 20 minutes
  11. Your Gnocchi is ready to cook! Place Gnocchi in boiling water. When the Gnocchi rises to the top (approximately 2 minutes) remove, and add your favourite sauce

Buon Appetito!

Pairings

  •  Your favourite pasta sauce, we recommend: Tomato, Brown Butter Sage or try our Fresh Pesto Recipe

Important Notes

  • The dough should not be too sticky, and the less flour used, the more airy your Gnocchi will be

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