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How to Make Gnocchi
Learn how to make Gnocchi at home with only four ingredients. This easy potato gnocchi recipe will help you get a meal on the table in less than 30 minutes.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 244 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 pounds (900 grams) about 4 medium-sized russet potatoes
- 1 egg 2 oz with shell
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour prepare an extra 1/2 cup of flour on the side
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Scrub and rinse the unpeeled potatoes, then place them in a large pot. Fill the pot with water until the potatoes are covered. Cook over medium-high heat for about 20 minutes, or until the potatoes are soft and tender in the center.
- Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly before peeling. Cut the potatoes into small cubes and pass them through a potato ricer (or a food strainer with fine mesh) into a large mixing bowl. Add the beaten egg to the mashed potatoes and stir well with a fork.
- Sift all-purpose flour and salt over the potato mixture and continue mixing until a dough forms. Transfer the dough to a floured work surface. Quickly knead and roll the dough with your hands and a bench scraper until it becomes smooth and less sticky. (Dust with one tablespoon of flour if the dough becomes too sticky.) The dough should be very soft and light at this point.
- Round the dough and divide it into four equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 1-inch (2.5 cm) wide, long rope and cut it into 1/2-inch (1.3 cm) squares. Transfer the gnocchi to a parchment-lined baking pan and dust with flour to prevent stickiness. Repeat with the remaining dough.
- Cook the gnocchi within 30 minutes at room temperature, or store them in the freezer for the best texture.
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Notes
- Recipe adapted from: Food & Wine
Nutrition Information
Calories
244kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
51g
(17%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.3g
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
27mg
(9%)
Sodium
406mg
(17%)
Potassium
674mg
(19%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
41IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 244kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 27mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 406mg | 17% |
| Potassium | 674mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 41IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.