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Homemade Gnocchi Recipe

Light, pillowy potato gnocchi made from scratch with simple ingredients.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 5 baked peeled potatoes
  • 3 large eggs whisked
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil for sautéing

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • food mill or ricer
  • Large Bowl
  • bench knife or knife
  • gnocchi board or fork
  • Large Pot
  • large sauté pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place whole potatoes on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for about 60 minutes, until completely tender when pierced.
  2. Let the baked potatoes cool 15–20 minutes at room temperature, then peel them while still warm.
  3. Press the peeled potatoes through a food mill or ricer into a large bowl so there are no lumps.
  4. Add the whisked eggs and sea salt to the riced potatoes; gently mix to combine.
  5. Sprinkle the flour over the potato mixture and fold together until a soft dough forms; do not overwork.
  6. Lightly knead the dough on a floured surface 1–2 minutes, adding up to 1–2 teaspoons more flour if the dough is too sticky.
  7. Divide the dough into portions. Roll each portion into a rope about 1/2 inch (1.25 cm) in diameter.
  8. Cut the ropes into 3/4-inch (2 cm) pieces with a bench knife, then shape each piece by rolling it down a gnocchi board or pressing with the back of a fork to create ridges.
  9. Let the formed gnocchi rest at room temperature 15–20 minutes before cooking or storing.
  10. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add gnocchi in batches and cook until they float, about 2–4 minutes.
  11. While gnocchi cook, heat 2 tablespoons unsalted butter or olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-high heat until shimmering.
  12. When gnocchi float, drain them and transfer to the hot sauté pan; brown for 2–3 minutes until lightly golden, then serve.

Notes

  • You can make gnocchi up to 2 days ahead of time.
  • After drying 10–15 minutes, wrap and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
  • For freezing, wrap and freeze up to 2 months and sauté from frozen; do not add frozen gnocchi directly to boiling water.
  • To reheat, sauté in a little butter or oil over medium heat until hot.
  • Red or Yukon potatoes can be substituted.
  • Gnocchi is pronounced NYOH-kee.