POTATO GNOCCHI WITH BASIL PESTO
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Pasta and Grains
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Put about two inches of water in a large pot fitted with a steamer basket and place pot over high heat. Add potatoes, cover, and steam until fork tender, about 45 minutes. Drain well, then peel: Holding each potato with a thick, dry kitchen towel (they will be too hot to hold directly), remove the skin with a paring knife. Immediately pass the potatoes through a ricer. Spread out on a baking sheet and let cool completely.
- Turn out potatoes onto a work surface, then mix egg with one tablespoon salt and pour over the potatoes and add flour in 1/2 cup increments, up to 1 1/2 cups. Start to work the mixture with your hands and bring it together to form a dough; then gently knead 4 to 5 minutes, adding more flour (up to 1/2 cup total) as necessary to keep the dough from sticking, until dough is smooth and elastic. (To check, pinch off a piece and roll into a rope; it should not break apart).
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with a dry clean kitchen towel (or parchment paper) and sprinkle liberally with flour. Use a bench scraper to divide dough into four to six pieces. Begin gently rolling each piece under the palms of your hands into a rope, then continue rolling until it is ½ inch in diameter. Use the bench scraper to cut ropes crosswise into 1-inch pieces. Roll a cut side of each dumpling against the tines of a fork with your thumb (each piece will have ridges on one side and an indentation on the other). Set gnocchi in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. If not cooking immediately, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 2 hours.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, then add a generous amount of salt. Working in small batches, add gnocchi and cook until they float to the top, about 2 minutes. Remove gnocchi with a slotted spoon and gently shake off excess water before placing in a large pasta bowl. (If not serving immediately, plunge gnocchi into an ice-water bath to stop the cooking. Once completely cool, drain thoroughly, toss with a little extra-virgin olive oil, and refrigerate in a covered container for up to 3 hours. Reheat slowly on the stove, with the serving sauce or melted butter. Freezing gnocchi is not recommended.) Toss with pesto while boiling remaining gnocchi.
- Once the last batch has been boiled, drained, and tossed with pesto, divide gnocchi among bowls and serve at once, garnished with basil.
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[email protected]This dish was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The gnocchi were delicious and the pesto was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Abdulrehman Waryah
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of gnocchi, but this recipe changed my mind. The gnocchi were perfectly cooked and the pesto was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Sulochana Chaudhary
[email protected]This was my first time making gnocchi, and it turned out great! The gnocchi were light and fluffy, and the pesto was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Gerald Lewis
[email protected]I love this recipe! The gnocchi are so light and fluffy, and the pesto is so flavorful. I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Lenka
[email protected]This dish is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. The gnocchi were easy to make and the pesto was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Demarcus Baylor
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit. The gnocchi are light and fluffy, and the pesto is flavorful and creamy. I love that this dish can be made ahead of time, so it's perfect for busy weeknights.
Muntasir
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion meal. The gnocchi were elegant and delicious, and the pesto was flavorful and aromatic. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Amirah
[email protected]I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the gnocchi turned out great. The pesto was also very flavorful. I will definitely be making this dish again.
MC Teekay
[email protected]I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge success! The gnocchi were light and fluffy, and the pesto was flavorful and aromatic. Everyone loved it.
Shambhau Chaudhary
[email protected]This dish was a bit more time-consuming than I expected, but it was worth it. The gnocchi were delicious and the pesto was flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Tae Dailey
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this dish. The gnocchi were perfectly cooked and the pesto was flavorful but not overpowering. I would definitely make this dish again.
Carl Vincent Vicio
[email protected]This was my first time making gnocchi, and it turned out great! The gnocchi were light and fluffy, and the pesto was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.
sharjeel ali
[email protected]I love this recipe! The gnocchi are so light and fluffy, and the pesto is so flavorful. I've made this dish several times now, and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Rou Anez
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The gnocchi and pesto can be made ahead of time, so all you have to do is cook the gnocchi and toss it with the pesto. Dinner is ready in no time!
Azari Mclaurin
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the gnocchi turned out perfectly. They were light and fluffy, and the pesto was delicious. I will definitely be making this dish again.
Lalo Dall
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The gnocchi were soft and pillowy, and the pesto was flavorful and creamy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Sosan Hassan
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of gnocchi, but this recipe changed my mind. The gnocchi were perfectly cooked and the pesto was delicious. I'll definitely be making this dish again.
Folototo Iiga
[email protected]These potato gnocchi with basil pesto were a hit with my family! The gnocchi were light and fluffy, and the pesto was flavorful and aromatic. I'll definitely be making this dish again.