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Potato Dumpling. That’s basically what Gnocchi is. And while there aren’t many ingredients, there is definitely a technique to forming and cooking it, for sure. Even though this was cooked at almost every Christmas dinner I had while growing up, I still struggled to cook it on my own as an adult.

When forming gnocchi, it is important to not just make a round dumpling. Be sure to use your fingers or a fork with the method below. This way the sauce has a place rest in the gnocchi, and not just coat it, for maximum flavor.

To make sure that they do not turn out mushy, it is important to stir them quickly when initially pouring them into the boiling water, and then be sure to remove them from the water as soon as they pop up in the boiling water.

And finally, be sure to use my Grandma Angie’s Original Grilli Spaghetti Sauce on top.

Grandma Angie’s Gnocchi

Recipe by thesaltyubermom
Course: Main CourseCuisine: Italian
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Ingredients

  • 4 lbs Russet potatoes unpealed

  • ½ cup butter Kerrygold if available

  • 2 each eggs beaten

  • 2 tbsp salt

  • 4 cups flour

Directions

  • Boil potatoes until tender, then peel and mash while hot.
  • Place butter in center of mashed potatoes.
  • When melted, mix thoroughly.
  • Cover and cool completely.
  • Once completely cooled, make well in center of potatoes.
  • Add beaten eggs and salt to well.
  • Start mixing, and gradually add flour except for 1 tablespoon.
  • Mix until thoroughly encorporated.
  • Roll dough into 1" thick rows.
  • Cut rows into 1" sections
  • Form sections into gnocchi by pressing square with 1-2 fingers and pulling towards you, or you can use a fork, lightly pressing on square and pulling toward you, making the gnocchi roll.
  • Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of flour on cookie sheet.
  • Place gnocchi on floured pan and place in freezer.
  • When frozen hard, cook in boiling water. As they float to the top, strain and remove from water immediately. Place in bowl and mix with Grandma Angie's Original Grilli Spaghetti Sauce and service.

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