Potato Gnocchi
#247656 - 02/21/06 02:09 PM
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atomic rose
Reged: 06/01/04
Posts: 7013
Loc: Maine (IBS-A stable since July '05!)
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This recipe comes, almost completely unmodified, from cooking.com. Since it's cooked in batches, they call for putting the cooked gnocchi in a bowl of melted butter while the others cook, to keep them from sticking together... obviously, this is out, but you could use a LITTLE olive oil or some light margarine instead.
1 lb potatoes 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Steam potatoes until cooked but firm; peel. Spread flour on a board and sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and the nutmeg. When potatoes are cool, mash without adding any butter or milk. Place potato in a mound in the center of the flour and start incorporating the flour with your hands, little by little, until all but 1/2 cup flour is incorporated. Begin to knead the flour and potato mixture, incorporating the last 1/2 cup of flour. Knead for 5 minutes. Divide the mixture into 3 pieces, roll each piece into a roll 1/2 inch in diameter. Cut each roll into 1 inch pieces, pressing each individual gnocchi with the tines of a fork.
Heat a large amount of water with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a large saucepan. When boiling, add gnocchi, one by one. Gently stir with a wooden spoon. After gnocchi come to the surface, allow them to cook for 1 minute more. Remove with a slotted spoon to a dish containing warmed, melted butter. When all are cooked, combine with tomato sauce and serve.
Serves 4.
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Great recipe, i make as it and was very good, i need to practice more the rolling and pressing LOL
but was very good thanks alot!!
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Pastas can always be prevented from sticking together by putting some of the sauce on them while they wait. A tomato sauce is probably the best option. Also russet potatoes are a must for gnocchi because they have less moisture- dry and fluffy is what you want!
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