Gnocchi Pasta recipe
A delicious homemade gnocchi served with your favorite pasta sauce, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 kg russet potatoes (scrubbed clean)
- 150-200 g all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
- 1 large egg (lightly beaten)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (for serving, optional)
- Your favorite for serving pasta sauce
Instructions
- Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, then peel while warm and rice or mash thoroughly.
- Mix the riced potatoes with beaten egg, salt, nutmeg, and gradually add flour to form a soft dough. Knead gently until just combined.
- Divide dough, roll into ropes, cut into ¾-inch pieces, and shape as desired. Place on a floured surface.
- Cook the gnocchi in boiling salted water until they float, then cook for an additional 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon.
- Serve immediately with your favorite warm pasta sauce, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Handle the potatoes while warm for easier peeling and rice for a smoother dough.