Best 2 Instant Potato Gnocchi Recipes
Instant potato gnocchi is a quick and easy dish that can be prepared in just a few minutes, making it a perfect weeknight meal or a quick lunch. Made with basic ingredients like instant mashed potatoes, flour, and eggs, gnocchi is light and fluffy, with a slightly chewy texture. It can be boiled, pan-fried, or baked, and can be served with a variety of sauces or toppings. From classic tomato sauce to creamy pesto or a simple butter and cheese sauce, the possibilities are endless. With its versatility and ease of preparation, instant potato gnocchi is a great option for busy home cooks or anyone looking for a delicious and satisfying meal in a short amount of time.
Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!
INSTANT POTATO GNOCCHI
This tasty gnocchi is much easier than it looks and contains almost no saturated fat. "Just serve with your favorite jarred pasta sauce, and you're set!" Sarah Ott - Blanchardville, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Place potato flakes in a large bowl. Stir in boiling water; add egg. Stir in flour and seasonings. On a lightly floured surface, knead 10-12 times, forming a soft dough., Divide dough into four portions. On a floured surface, roll each portion into 1/2-in.-thick ropes; cut into 3/4-in. pieces. Press and roll each piece with a lightly floured fork., In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in batches for 30-60 seconds or until they float. Remove with a slotted spoon. Serve with sauce; sprinkle with cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 250 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 126mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.
INSTANT POTATO GNOCCHI
A quick and easy version of a robust Italian winter dish. It's versatile - use these "dumplings" as a pasta or a foundation for the entree (maybe my Smothered Mushroom Chicken? #113125). This recipe doubles or triples and works well with a simple tomato sauce, butter and sage, or with butter or good olive oil add a grind of black pepper and some Parmesan cheese. For my Smothered Mushroom Chicken recipe, this should be tripled.
Provided by SmHerndon
Categories Potato
Time 40m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- PUT the potato flakes or buds in a medium-size bowl and add the boiling water; stir until blended then let cool.
- FOLD in the egg and salt with a wooden or plastic spoon or spatula.
- ADD flour slowly, folding with the spatula, until you have a fairly firm dough that doesn't stick to the bowl.
- TURN dough out onto a well floured surface and knead lightly into a ball.
- You want just be able to work with the mixture without it sticking unduly- but too much flour will result in gnocchi that are more lead than light.
- CUT dough in half and ROLL each half into a long cylinder about the thickness of your thumb.
- Cut into bite-size pieces.
- You can dust lightly with flour or semolina and set aside for a few hours.
- TO COOK- put 6 to 8 gnocchi in a few quarts of boiling, salted water (too many at once interferes in the cooking process).
- As the gnocchi rise to the top of the pot, remove them with a slotted spoon and put them in a sieve over a plate to drain further until you are ready to serve.
- Repeat until all are cooked.
Tips:
- Use a large pot of salted water to boil the potatoes. This will help to ensure that the potatoes are cooked evenly.
- Do not overcook the potatoes. They should be cooked until they are tender, but not mushy.
- Drain the potatoes well before mashing them. This will help to remove any excess water and make the gnocchi lighter and fluffier.
- Use a ricer to mash the potatoes. This will help to create a smooth and细腻的土豆泥.
- Add the flour and egg to the mashed potatoes gradually, mixing until the dough just comes together. Do not overmix the dough, or the gnocchi will be tough.
- Roll the dough out into a long rope and cut it into 1-inch pieces.
- Use a fork to press each piece of dough against the tines to create ridges. This will help the gnocchi to hold onto the sauce.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and drop in the gnocchi. Cook the gnocchi until they float to the top, about 2-3 minutes.
- Remove the gnocchi from the pot with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a bowl.
- Serve the gnocchi with your favorite sauce, such as pesto, marinara, or Alfredo.
Conclusion:
Gnocchi is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or side dish. It is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With a little practice, you can make perfect gnocchi every time.
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