Easy Potato Gnocchi
Transform your kitchen into the heart of Italian comfort cooking with this **Easy Potato Gnocchi** recipe! Made with just four simple ingredients—fluffy Russet potatoes, all-purpose flour, a single egg, and a touch of salt—these pillowy dumplings are irresistibly light and tender. Perfect for beginners and seasoned cooks alike, this homemade gnocchi comes together in just 30 minutes of prep and cook time. The recipe emphasizes simple techniques like hand-kneading the dough and creating ridges for optimal sauce clinging, making it both approachable and authentic. Serve these melt-in-your-mouth gnocchi with your favorite marinara, creamy alfredo, or a drizzle of browned butter and fresh herbs for a truly satisfying meal. Ideal for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this recipe yields four servings of pure Italian bliss!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large Russet potatoes
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 large Egg
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Peel the potatoes and cut them into quarters.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the potatoes for 15-20 minutes, or until fork-tender.
Drain the potatoes and let them cool slightly. Pass them through a potato ricer or mash them with a fork until smooth. Avoid leaving lumps.
Place the mashed potatoes on a clean work surface in a mound and let them cool completely.
Sprinkle the salt over the potatoes. Add the flour and crack the egg into the center of the mound.
Using your hands, gently mix and knead the ingredients together until a soft, smooth dough forms. Avoid over-kneading to ensure the gnocchi stays light and tender.
Divide the dough into 4 equal portions. Roll each portion into a long rope about ¾ inch thick.
Cut the ropes into 1-inch pieces to form the gnocchi. If desired, use the back of a fork or a gnocchi board to create ridges for better sauce absorption.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop the gnocchi in batches into the boiling water. Cook until they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes.
Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked gnocchi to a plate or toss them directly with your choice of sauce. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1336 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 9.5 g | 12% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 220 mg | 73% | |
| Sodium | 2555 mg | 111% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 269.7 g | 98% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 15.3 g | 55% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.4 g | ||
| Protein | 42.5 g | 85% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.3 mcg | 7% | |
| Calcium | 140 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 3624 mg | 77% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
