Homemade gnocchi

Homemade gnocchi

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Alex Hiller

Alex Hiller

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www.hillers-kitchen-tools.de
"Making gnocchi from scratch might sound complicated, but it’s actually super simple – and totally worth it! The secret to light and fluffy gnocchi? Use starchy potatoes and knead the dough only as much as necessary. Overworking it will make them dense. And if you made too many? Freeze them raw and cook straight from frozen – easy meal prep!"
Difficulty
Easy 👌
Preparation
20 min
Baking
0 min
Resting
0 min

Ingredients

2Servings
MetricImperial
500 g
boiled potatoes
3
egg yolks
150 g
flour
½ tsp
nutmeg
salt
pepper

Utensils

peeler, potato masher, bowl, knife, fork, pot, slotted spoon, frying pan

Nutrition per serving

Cal563
Fat9 g
Protein17 g
Carb102 g

  • Step 1/2

    Peel boiled potatoes, mash them, and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add egg yolks to the potato mixture and combine well. Gradually work in the flour and knead the mixture on a work surface until a smooth dough forms. Divide the dough into three parts and roll each into a long rope.
    • 500 g boiled potatoes
    • 3 egg yolks
    • 150 g flour
    • ½ tsp nutmeg
    • salt
    • pepper
    • peeler
    • potato masher
    • bowl

    Peel boiled potatoes, mash them, and season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Add egg yolks to the potato mixture and combine well. Gradually work in the flour and knead the mixture on a work surface until a smooth dough forms. Divide the dough into three parts and roll each into a long rope.

  • Step 2/2

    Cut the dough ropes into bite-sized pieces using a knife. Gently roll each piece over the tines of a fork, pressing lightly to create the classic gnocchi ridges. Drop the shaped gnocchi into boiling salted water and cook until they float to the surface, for approx. 2–3 min. Remove them with a slotted spoon and, if desired, toss them in a pan with butter, salt, and pepper over medium to high heat before serving.
    • knife
    • fork
    • pot
    • slotted spoon
    • frying pan

    Cut the dough ropes into bite-sized pieces using a knife. Gently roll each piece over the tines of a fork, pressing lightly to create the classic gnocchi ridges. Drop the shaped gnocchi into boiling salted water and cook until they float to the surface, for approx. 2–3 min. Remove them with a slotted spoon and, if desired, toss them in a pan with butter, salt, and pepper over medium to high heat before serving.

  • Enjoy your meal!

    Homemade gnocchi
FAQ

Gnocchi are small, soft dumplings from Italy, traditionally made with potatoes, flour, and sometimes egg. They have a delicate, slightly chewy texture and are cooked in boiling water, similar to pasta. While classic gnocchi are made with potatoes, you’ll also find variations with ricotta, spinach, or pumpkin.

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