Ah, gnocchi! Little balls of heaven with a name you’re never 100% sure how to pronounce (it’s nyow·kee, BTW)! They’re probably one of your restaurant faves, but what if we told you they were actually fairly easy to make at home? *gasp*
Yes, it’s true! Follow these simple instructions to turn potatoes and a handful of other common ingredients into yummy gnocchi. Then, cover with your favourite sauce, either homemade or store bought.
Wanna try? Here’s what you’ll need:
Ingredients:
- 2.2 lbs (1 kg) of your favourite potatoes (we recommend russet, but any kind will do)
- 3 cups minus 1 tablespoon (350 g) of all-purpose flour, plus a little more as needed
- Your favourite sauce (think pesto, tomato, cheese, or anything else you’re into!)
- Semolina flour to dust the baking sheets
Preparation:
- Wash the unpeeled potatoes before placing them in a saucepan, covering with cold water, and bringing to a boil.
- After the water comes to a boil, keep cooking for about 20 minutes. During that time, put all of your flour in a neat pile directly on your clean work surface.
- Drain the potatoes and, while they’re still hot, mash them with a potato ricer before adding them to the flour.
- Work the flour and the potato together until you get a soft, pliable dough. If your dough is too soft and is hard to work with, add more flour.
- Roll out your dough into ¾-inch-thick logs before cutting them into fairly square pieces.
- (Optional step) To create decorative ridges on your gnocchi, gently press down on each piece with the tines of a fork.
- Dust a baking tray with semolina flour and place the gnocchi on the tray, coating both sides of the pieces. The gnocchi can be cooked right away, or can stay out about 2 – 3 hours before it is cooked.
- When ready to cook, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and add the gnocchi. After 2 or 3 minutes, the gnocchi pieces will start to float. Using a slotted spoon, remove them immediately as they start floating and place them in a pan with the sauce of your choice. Mix well, serve, and enjoy!
What will you top your gnocchi with? We can’t wait to see how your Italian masterpiece turns out! If you make this recipe and want to share it with us, tag us on Instagram @stokesstores and use the hashtag #StokesMoments.