Gnocchi
Light potato dumplings tossed with sage brown butter sauce or tomato basil sauce. Pillowy Italian comfort food.
Ingredients
- •1 teaspoon Salt
- •0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- •2 tablespoons Olive oil
- •3 cloves Garlic
- •1 medium Onion
Instructions
- 1
Bake potatoes at 400°F for 45-60 minutes until tender. Let cool slightly, then peel.
💡 Mise en place.
- 2
Pass potatoes through a ricer or mash thoroughly. Make a well in the center.
💡 Proper temperature control is essential for achieving the right sear and texture.
- 3
Add egg, salt, and gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.
💡 Don't overcrowd.
- 4
Divide dough into portions. Roll into ropes on a floured board, cut into 1-inch pieces.
💡 Simmer for flavor.
- 5
Press each piece against a gnocchi board or fork tines to create ridges.
💡 Fresh herbs brighten.
- 6
Bring a large pot of salted water to boil. Cook gnocchi in batches for 2-3 minutes.
💡 Taste and adjust salt last.