The quick potato gnocchi recipe that everyone likes

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Preparation, step by step

Step 1:

  • First you need to wash the potatoes well and put them in a pan with water and let them cook.

Step 2:

  • Then drain the potatoes and cut them in half to release all the steam and moisture.

Step 3:

  • When they are no longer cooking but are still hot, remove the skin.

Step 4:

  • Next, pass the potatoes through a potato masher or sieve. It’s crucial that the potatoes are warm to make the process easier, as working with cold potatoes can be tricky.

Step 5:

  • Add the flour, egg and salt to the bowl with the mashed potatoes.

Step 6:

  • Start kneading, first with a fork or a wooden spoon, and then with your hands on a floured surface, until you obtain a smooth and uniform dough.
  • Make sure you use the right amount of flour, as adding too much will make the gnocchi tough.

Step 7: 

  • Divide the dough into small portions and form sausages.

Step 8:

  • Using a knife or whatever you prefer, cut the gnocchi into pieces about 2 cm long.

Step 9:

  • Give each piece of dough a slightly rounded shape with your hands.

Step 10:

  • Then pass each piece of pasta between the tines of a fork, pressing lightly with your fingers to create the classic striped consistency that absorbs the sauce well. Alternatively you can use a gnocchi grater if you have one.

Step 11: 

  • While forming the gnocchi, place them on a floured tray or surface, spaced apart from each other.

Step 12:

  • Boil the gnocchi in salted water for about 3 minutes, or until they float to the surface. Then drain them with a slotted spoon.

Step 13:

  • Once cooked, drain them and serve with your favorite sauce. A popular option is a tomato sauce with onion, accompanied by generous amounts of grated parmesan.

Now you are ready to serve and enjoy this exquisite and traditional dish!

SUGGESTIONS:

If you wish, you can prepare potato gnocchi without using eggs: the starch present in the potatoes will be enough to bind the dough.

Additionally, you can incorporate other ingredients, such as pumpkin or beets, into the dough to make colorful and visually stunning gnocchi.

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