Chestnut Gnocchi with Pecorino and Chard

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Cook Time

    25 mins

  • Additional Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 25 mins

  • Servings

    4 Servings

  • Course

    Main Course

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Chestnut Gnocchi with Pecorino and Chard

Chestnut Gnocchi with Pecorino and Chard recipe from the cookbook, At the Table of La Fortezza. Light and pillowy chestnut flour-based gnocchi are pan-fried and tossed with sautéed chard.

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Ingredients

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For the gnocchi:

  • 3 pounds russet potato about 6 medium
  • 1 tablespoon salt plus 1/4 cup for cooking the pasta
  • 2 egg large
  • 1 cup chestnut flour sifted
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour divided

For the chard:

  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 6 cups chard thinly sliced
  • 1 cup pecorino cheese or Parmesan cheese, shaved

Instructions

To prepare the gnocchi:

  1. Boil the potatoes for 15 minutes, until just tender, and drain.
  2. Let cool enough to handle, then peel.
  3. Pass the potatoes one at a time through a ricer into a large bowl, then spread the riced potatoes onto a baking sheet, sprinkle with 1 tablespoon salt, and let the potatoes cool and dry for 30 minutes.
  4. Once cool, transfer to a large mixing bowl. Note: If you're using left-over mashed potatoes you can just jump to this next step.
  5. Whisk the eggs in a small bowl and drizzle them over the potatoes. Using a fork, gently stir to combine.
  6. Sift the chestnut flour over the mixture, stirring with the fork to incorporate.
  7. Stir in the all-purpose flour until just combined (up to 2 cups, I used 1 1/2 cups).
  8. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes, until it is soft but holds together; it should not crack, but have the consistency of room temperature butter.
  9. Divide the dough into two 5-inch disks, then divide each disk into quarters.
  10. Roll each quarter into a 12-inch rope, about 1 inch in diameter. Cut the rope into 1-inch lengths and, using the tines of a fork or a ribbed gnocchi board, gently roll the gnocchi to form ridges.

To cook:

  1. Fill a large pot three-fourths full of water, add the salt, and bring to a boil over high heat.
  2. Cook the gnocchi in 4 batches so they won't crowd the pot and stick to each other.
  3. While the gnocchi are cooking, heat a large skillet on medium-low heat and add the oil and butter.
  4. Use a spider strainer or slotted spoon to remove the gnocchi after about 3 minutes, when they float to the top, and add them directly to the warm skillet.
  5. Once all the batches are in the skillet, increase heat to medium-high and cook for about 3 minutes, turning to brown overall. Then toss in the chard and cook for about 3 minutes, until it is wilted but still with a bite.
  6. Divide into individual bowls and top with the pecorino. Serve immediately.
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