CHEF JOHN'S POTATO GNOCCHI

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When I found one lone russet potato at the bottom of the bin, I decided to make a small batch of gnocchi--the perfect thing to do with one potato. I like a very potato-y gnocchi, so I go with just enough flour to form the dough. Other people prefer a denser, more pasta-like dumpling, and use much more flour. I know many of you hate it when I say this, but you'll just have to figure it out as you go.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Dumpling Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 large russet potato
1 egg, beaten
½ cup all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
1 cup marinara sauce, heated, or more as needed, divided
Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, for serving

Steps:

  • Place potato in microwave and cook on high setting until cooked through, about 7 minutes depending on the size of the potato.
  • Split potato and remove flesh. Push flesh through strainer using the back of a wooden spoon in order to achieve a granular texture. Add a pinch of salt and let cool for about 10 minutes. Pour in beaten egg and stir, using the tines of a fork and trying not to mash the potato. Add about 1/3 cup flour and continue gently stirring gently with the tines of a fork until mixture starts to come together. You may need another pinch or two of flour. Fold mixture with a spatula until dough forms a mass, adding flour as needed. Using your fingers, knead dough gently to form ball, about 10 seconds.
  • Shape dough into a fat log shape on a floured surface. Cut into 4 pieces. Gently roll each piece using your fingertips to form the "snake" or a long rope of dough, starting from the center and rolling toward the end until dough is about 1/2 inch thick. Cut each rope of dough into 1/2-inch pieces.
  • Roll each 1/2-inch piece quickly down the back of a fork's tines to form ridges.
  • Heat sauce in a skillet while you cook the gnocchi.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Reduce heat so water continues to simmer. Add gnocchi to water. As soon as they float to the surface after half a minute or so, cook for an additional 14 seconds. Transfer cooked gnocchi with a slotted spoon to the pan with the sauce. Stir until coated.
  • Serve topped with grated cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 411.1 calories, Carbohydrate 73.6 g, Cholesterol 97.7 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 8.2 g, Protein 13.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 597.4 mg, Sugar 12.8 g

Tenille Squally
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I can't wait to try this recipe!


GBT8
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Thanks for sharing this recipe!


Mays Balti
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I would definitely make this recipe again.


myat min khant
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Overall, I thought this was a good recipe. The gnocchi were light and fluffy, and the sauce was delicious.


Nthambie Mwandali
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I thought the gnocchi were a bit bland. I would have liked more seasoning.


DiwanMaister
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The recipe was easy to follow, but the gnocchi took a bit longer to cook than I expected.


pjmosharof
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I would have liked more detailed instructions on how to make the sauce.


arthur perez
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my gnocchi didn't turn out as light and fluffy as I expected.


Atik ur
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These gnocchi were a bit dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Echeson Amogu
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I'm always looking for new gnocchi recipes, and this one is definitely a keeper. The gnocchi were so light and fluffy.


Amir Hossin
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different sauces and toppings, and it's always delicious.


Sir Steavenstrange
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These gnocchi were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They were so delicious!


SAMUEL AND CO TRADING INVESTMENT PLATFORM
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I'm not a huge fan of gnocchi, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The gnocchi were light and fluffy, and the sauce was delicious.


Fady Tv
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I made these gnocchi for my kids and they loved them! They're so much healthier than the store-bought kind.


Cathy Cloete
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients. I always have them on hand.


Queen Riya
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These gnocchi were a hit at my dinner party. Everyone raved about them.


hafiz animation
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I was a bit skeptical about making my own gnocchi, but I'm so glad I did. They were so much better than store-bought.


Faiz
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I've never made gnocchi before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The results were amazing! My family loved them.


Peter Godwin
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These gnocchi were absolutely delightful! The texture was light and fluffy, and the flavor was perfectly balanced. I will definitely be making these again.