HOMEMADE GNOCCHI FROM LEFTOVER MASHED POTATOES RECIPE - (4.2/5)
Provided by á-49127
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Dump half of your flour onto your work surface. Dump your mashed potatoes onto the flour. Form a well in the potatoes and pour your egg in it. Add salt. Pour half the remaining flour (1/2 a cup) on top. Work the egg, salt and flour into the potatoes using either your hands or a pastry scraper. Once everything is roughly incorporated, gently knead the dough like you would pasta for a couple of minutes. Do not over knead. At this point you can incorporate the rest of the flour if you need it. If the dough is still too sticky to handle or roll out, you need more flour. Again, be careful not to add too much flour, or your gnocchi will be dense and tough. Divide your dough into workable pieces. Roll the dough out until it's around 3/4 " in diameter. Using your pastry cutter or a knife, cut the rope into lengths of 3/4″. Now you have to decide how you want to shape your gnocchi. By pressing it with your thumb, or rolling it on a fork. To get the classic ribs on the gnocchi, roll each piece down the tines of a fork. It's takes some practice, but you'll get the hang of it. You aren't just sliding it down the fork, you need to roll it down. Once you do it right the first time you'll yell, "ah HAH!". And then you'll run outside to drag someone in to show them. To make the thumbprint version, just poke your finger into the centre of the gnocchi. Both versions are fine. The reason you NEED to do one of these two methods is because it's the ridges and the indent that helps holds whatever sauce you're putting on them. If you're planning to freeze some gnocchi, lightly flour a baking sheet, place the gnocchi on it and freeze. Once frozen you can remove them from the pan and immediately put them in baggies or a widemouth mason jar. These then go back in the freezer. Work as quickly as possible so the gnocchi doesn't have a chance to thaw out at all (because then they'll stick to each other). To cook your gnocchi, drop them in salted, boiling water. They're done when they float. To make them even MORE delicious, pan fry them for a couple of minutes in butter and/or oil.
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Margaret Moore
m_margaret@hotmail.comI'm not sure what I did wrong, but my gnocchi turned out terrible. They were dry, crumbly, and the sauce was flavorless. I would not recommend this recipe.
Michelle Johns
m31@aol.comThese gnocchi were a waste of time. They were bland, dense, and the sauce was watery. I would not recommend this recipe.
Quinten Sullivan
sullivan8@aol.comOverall, these gnocchi were good, but not great. I think I would try a different recipe next time.
Pfariso Nelwamondo
nelwamondop14@hotmail.comThe sauce was a bit too watery for my taste. I think I would thicken it up next time.
Aasish
aasish@aol.comThe gnocchi were a bit too dense for my liking. I think I would use less mashed potatoes next time.
Mala Naidoo
naidoo-m74@hotmail.frThese gnocchi were a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add more herbs and spices next time.
DogggeSus
dogggesus80@yahoo.comI've made gnocchi from scratch before, and this recipe is much easier. The gnocchi turned out just as good, if not better. I will definitely be using this recipe again.
vauceixzet
vauceixzet71@hotmail.comThese gnocchi were amazing! The sauce was so flavorful, and the gnocchi were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.
David Hawkins
d.h@aol.comI'm a beginner cook, and these gnocchi were easy to make. I followed the recipe exactly, and they turned out perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
Storee Canham
s-c@gmail.comI made these gnocchi for a party, and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. I will definitely be making these again for my next party.
Aziz Razu
r.a53@gmail.comThese gnocchi were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were so delicious, and I felt like I was eating at a fancy restaurant.
Bahez Baban Aziz
a.b14@gmail.comI was skeptical about using leftover mashed potatoes to make gnocchi, but I was pleasantly surprised. They turned out great! I will definitely be using this recipe again.
Humble Monkey
monkey_h52@yahoo.comI'm not a huge fan of mashed potatoes, but these gnocchi were amazing! The texture was perfect, and the flavor was out of this world.
Sana Doll
s12@gmail.comThese gnocchi were a hit with my family! They were light and fluffy, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.