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Potato Gnocchi
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Potato Gnocchi

Make perfect Homemade Potato Gnocchi from scratch with easy to follow step by step instructions for the classic Italian potato pasta dish.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
1 hr
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 505 kcal
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

Potato Gnocchi:
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt , for boiling the potatoes
  • 3 pounds russet potato peeled
  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 large egg yolk
  • 1 tablespoon semolina flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
To Finish:
  • 5 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon sage minced, fresh
  • 1 cup heavy cream

Instructions

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  1. Add the potatoes to a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil.
  2. Cook for 13-15 minutes, until just fork tender.
  3. Remove the potatoes, allow them to cool and dry.
  4. Put through a potato ricer into a large bowl.
  5. Add in the flour, egg yolks, semolina flour, white pepper and nutmeg.
  6. Form into a ball of dough, well mixed, but do not overmix.
  7. Cut the dough into 4 even parts, then roll each piece into a 1/2" thick log.
  8. Cut in 1/2" lengths.
  9. To a fresh pot of salted water and add the gnocchi in small batches.
  10. Cook for 3-5 minutes until the gnocchi float to the top.
  11. Remove from the pot, let dry on a baking sheet.
To Finish:
  1. Add in the butter, garlic and sage until the garlic becomes fragrant.
  2. Add in the heavy cream stir well to combine and bring to a simmer.
  3. Add in the potato gnocchi, stir to combine.
  4. Stir well and spoon over the buttery sauce.
  5. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 505kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 26g (40%) Saturated Fat 16g (80%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g (6%) Monounsaturated Fat 7g (35%) Trans Fat 0.4g (20%) Cholesterol 131mg (44%) Sodium 2352mg (98%) Potassium 1030mg (22%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 959IU (19%) Vitamin C 14mg (16%) Calcium 81mg (8%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 505

% Daily Value*

Calories 505kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 26g 40%
Saturated Fat 16g 80%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.4g 20%
Cholesterol 131mg 44%
Sodium 2352mg 98%
Potassium 1030mg 22%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 959IU 19%
Vitamin C 14mg 16%
Calcium 81mg 8%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.