Homemade potato gnocchi: Discover the secret recipe!
A delightful recipe for homemade potato gnocchi that is easy to follow and yields delicious results.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds of russet potatoes
- 1 ½ cups of all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in their skins until tender.
- Peel the potatoes and mash them until smooth.
- Let the mashed potatoes cool slightly, then mix in the flour, egg, and salt.
- Knead the dough gently until it is smooth.
- Divide the dough into sections and roll each section into a long rope.
- Cut the ropes into small pieces to form the gnocchi.
- Use a fork to create ridges on each piece.
- Boil the gnocchi in salted water until they float to the surface.
- Drain and serve with your favorite sauce.
Notes
- Ensure the potatoes are dry for the best texture.
- Do not over-knead the dough to avoid tough gnocchi.
- Gnocchi can be frozen for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0.5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg