Easy Gnocchi Recipe

9 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1Peel and chop 16 oz of potatoes into roughly 1-inch pieces.
  2. 2Peel and chop 16 oz of potatoes into roughly 1-inch pieces.
  3. 3Peel and chop 16 oz of potatoes into roughly 1-inch pieces.
  4. 4Put the potatoes into a pot and cover them with cold water, leaving about an inch of extra water on top.
  5. 5Put the potatoes into a pot and cover them with cold water, leaving about an inch of extra water on top.
  6. 6Put the potatoes into a pot and cover them with cold water, leaving about an inch of extra water on top.
  7. 7Put the pot on a medium-high heat and bring the water to a boil. Cook for 5-10 minutes or until fork-tender.
  8. 8Put the pot on a medium-high heat and bring the water to a boil. Cook for 5-10 minutes or until fork-tender.
  9. 9Put the pot on a medium-high heat and bring the water to a boil. Cook for 5-10 minutes or until fork-tender.
  10. 10Drain the potatoes and let them cool for about 10 minutes.
  11. 11Drain the potatoes and let them cool for about 10 minutes.
  12. 12Drain the potatoes and let them cool for about 10 minutes.
  13. 13Press the potatoes through a sieve or ricer into a bowl.
  14. 14Press the potatoes through a sieve or ricer into a bowl.
  15. 15Press the potatoes through a sieve or ricer into a bowl.
  16. 16Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon of salt to the potatoes.
  17. 17Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon of salt to the potatoes.
  18. 18Add 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 large eggs, and 1 teaspoon of salt to the potatoes.
  19. 19Mix everything with a fork until a shaggy dough forms.
  20. 20Mix everything with a fork until a shaggy dough forms.
  21. 21Mix everything with a fork until a shaggy dough forms.
  22. 22Lightly flour your hands and countertop, then knead the dough until a smooth ball forms.
  23. 23Lightly flour your hands and countertop, then knead the dough until a smooth ball forms.
  24. 24Lightly flour your hands and countertop, then knead the dough until a smooth ball forms.
  25. 25Divide the dough into six equal pieces.
  26. 26Divide the dough into six equal pieces.
  27. 27Divide the dough into six equal pieces.
  28. 28Roll each piece of dough into a half-inch thick log, and cut into three-quarter-inch pieces.
  29. 29Roll each piece of dough into a half-inch thick log, and cut into three-quarter-inch pieces.
  30. 30Roll each piece of dough into a half-inch thick log, and cut into three-quarter-inch pieces.
  31. 31Use a gnocchi board or a fork to create ridges on each gnocchi piece.
  32. 32Use a gnocchi board or a fork to create ridges on each gnocchi piece.
  33. 33Use a gnocchi board or a fork to create ridges on each gnocchi piece.
  34. 34Place gnocchi on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and lightly flour to prevent sticking.
  35. 35Place gnocchi on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and lightly flour to prevent sticking.
  36. 36Place gnocchi on a rimmed baking sheet lined with parchment paper, and lightly flour to prevent sticking.
  37. 37Bring a big pot of water to a boil, add 2 teaspoons of salt, and cook the gnocchi in batches for 3-4 minutes, until they float.
  38. 38Bring a big pot of water to a boil, add 2 teaspoons of salt, and cook the gnocchi in batches for 3-4 minutes, until they float.
  39. 39Bring a big pot of water to a boil, add 2 teaspoons of salt, and cook the gnocchi in batches for 3-4 minutes, until they float.
  40. 40Transfer cooked gnocchi to a bowl and finish them off in a pan with browned butter and freshly grated parmesan cheese. Garnish with fresh basil or fried sage.
  41. 41Transfer cooked gnocchi to a bowl and finish them off in a pan with browned butter and freshly grated parmesan cheese. Garnish with fresh basil or fried sage.
  42. 42Transfer cooked gnocchi to a bowl and finish them off in a pan with browned butter and freshly grated parmesan cheese. Garnish with fresh basil or fried sage.

Ingredients

  • 16 oz potatoes
  • 16 oz potatoes
  • 16 oz potatoes
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 browned butter
  • 1 browned butter
  • 1 browned butter
  • 1 freshly grated parmesan
  • 1 freshly grated parmesan
  • 1 freshly grated parmesan
  • 1 fresh basil or fried sage
  • 1 fresh basil or fried sage
  • 1 fresh basil or fried sage

Equipment

knifepotsievebowlplastic wrapbaking sheetforkgnocchi board
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