This recipe guides you through the steps to make traditional homemade gnocchi, a type of Italian dumpling that's perfect with a variety of sauces.
Preparation time
45min
Cooking time
10min
Ingredients
4 Servings
- 150 grams all-purpose flour
- 1 egg
- 500 grams potatoes
- 1 teaspoon salt
Directions
Step 1
Boil the potatoes in their skins until tender.
Step 2
Peel the potatoes and mash them until smooth.
Step 3
Let the mashed potatoes cool slightly, then mix in the flour, egg, and salt.
Step 4
Knead the mixture until it forms a dough, then roll it into long ropes about 1 cm thick.
Step 5
Cut the ropes into 2 cm pieces and shape each piece into a gnocchi by rolling it over the tines of a fork.
Step 6
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add the gnocchi in batches.
Step 7
Cook the gnocchi until they float to the surface, then remove them with a slotted spoon.
Step 8
Serve the gnocchi with your choice of sauce.