Homemade Gnocchi

These Homemade Gnocchi are delicious mouthwatering potato dumplings that can be quite fun to prepare at home. They are a traditional Italian meal perfect for lunch or dinner topped with your favorite sauces and cheese.

Gnocchi are made from boiled potatoes that are mashed and mixed with flour and egg until it gets a dough consistency. The dough is shaped into thin ropes and cut into small pieces. You can simply use a fork to shape the gnocchi no need for special utensils. The gnocchi are then boiled in salted water like regular pasta.

We usually like to serve gnocchi with a simple Marinara Sauce or Bolognese Sauce and Parmesan Cheese but are also great simple with some pesto or with some roasted vegetables.  Homemade Gnocchi are a comforting meal adjustable for any season, and kids love them. Hope you will try them out. If you do, make sure to share the photos with me on Instagram. Would love to see how they turn out for you.

How to make homemade gnocchi

Start by boiling the potatoes with their skins on until they become soft. After boiling, peel and mash them thoroughly using a grater if needed. Let them cool completely.

In a big bowl, mix the mashed potatoes with egg, butter, and flour until they stick together. Knead the mixture until a smooth, slightly sticky dough forms.

Sprinkle flour on your hands and work surface, then roll the dough into 3/4 inch thick rolls. Cut these rolls into 1/2 inch pieces. Press the top of each piece with a fork. You can either cook the gnocchi now or freeze them for later.

In a large pot, bring water to a boil, then reduce the heat to a low simmer. Add the gnocchi in batches. Let them cook until they float to the water’s surface. Allow them to boil for another minute. Use a perforated spoon to remove the gnocchi and place them in a greased serving dish.

Pour your preferred sauce over the gnocchi and serve, adding a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for extra flavor.

If you plan to freeze the gnocchi, do so before cooking. Arrange them in a single layer on a baking tray and place in the freezer for about 2-3 hours. Afterwards, transfer them to freezer bags. Keep them in the freezer until you’re ready to cook. When cooking frozen gnocchi, put them directly into hot boiling water. Enjoy!

Other potato recipes you may like to try

This Meat and Potato Skillet recipe is a hearty and flavorful one-pan dish that will please the whole family.

Indulge in the creamy elegance of our Potato Soufflé – a delicate blend of fluffy mashed potatoes,  cheese and savory seasonings. A decadent side dish that will elevate any meal.

Savor the crispy comfort of Mashed Potato Pancakes, golden, pan-fried perfection with a heartwarming potato goodness.

homemade gnocchi

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Homemade Potato Gnocchi

Homemade Gnocchi

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These Homemade Gnocchi are delicious mouthwatering potato dumplings, a traditional Italian meal perfect for lunch or dinner topped with your favorite sauces and cheese.
Servings 6 servings
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds (1kg) yellow potatoes
  • 1 egg
  • 2 tbsp (30g) butter
  • pinch of salt
  • 2 cups (250g) flour

Instructions
 

  • Boil the potatoes with their skin on, until soft. Peel them and mash them well, you can also use a grater. Let cool completely.
  • In a large bowl mix the mashed potatoes with egg, butter and flour until they bind together. Knead until a smooth, sticky dough is formed. 
  • Dust the hands and working surface with flour and roll into 3/4-inch (2cm) thick rolls. Cut the rolls into 1/2-inch (1cm) pieces. Press the top of each piece with a fork. You can either cook the gnocchi or freeze it at this point.
  • Bring a large pot of water to boil then reduce the heat to a low simmer. Add the gnocchi into the hot water and cook in batches.Let the gnocchi boil until they rise to the surface of the water. Let them boil on the surface another minute and they are done. Remove the gnocchi with a perforated spoon and put them in a greased serving dish. 
  • Pour your favorite sauce over the gnocchi and serve, sprinkled with Parmesan cheese.
  • If you want to freeze gnocchi you must freeze them uncooked. Put the gnocchi in one layer on a baking tray and place in the freezer. Freeze for about 2-3 hrs. Remove and put the gnocchi on freezer bags. Store in the freezer until ready to cook. Frozen gnocchi must be cooked directly in hot boiling water. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 55.6gProtein: 7.8gFat: 5.1gSaturated Fat: 2.8gCholesterol: 41mgSugar: 1.9g
Calories: 300kcal
Course: Main Course, Pasta, Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: dumplings, gnocchi, homemade, Italian, meal, potato

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