Instant potatoes turn this gnocchi recipe into a breezy, 15-minute affair rather than an hours-long commitment.
Provided by John Becker
Categories Quick & Easy Dinner Potato Pasta Kid-Friendly Soy Free Tree Nut Free Vegetarian
Yield About 60 gnocchi; 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place 1 cup instant mashed potato flakes in a medium bowl. Pour over them 1 cup boiling water and stir to combine. Add 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1 large egg, ¾ teaspoon salt. Knead briefly until the mixture is smooth.
- Bring 4 inches of well-salted water to a simmer in a large pot. Have ready 3 tablespoons butter, melted, or extra-virgin olive oil. Roll about 2 tablespoons of the dough into a ¾-inch-thick log. Cut crosswise into ¾-inch pieces. Press each piece against the tines of a fork, rolling it as you do; this will naturally cause the gnocchi to curl slightly, leaving one side indented and the other ridged. Test the gnocchi by dropping a few into the simmering water and cooking until they float, about 2 minutes. They should hold a firm shape and be chewy to the bite. If they are too soft or disintegrate, knead into the dough up to 3 tablespoons more all-purpose flour and a little beaten egg.
- Test again. When the dough is right, roll the rest of the dough into three or four ¾-inch-thick ropes. Cut the ropes into ¾-inch pieces, shape the dough on the fork as directed above, letting them drop onto a lightly floured baking sheet. Bring the water back to a simmer. *Do not let the water reach a full boil. Drop one-third to half of the gnocchi into the pot and simmer, uncovered, until they float, then remove with a slotted spoon or skimmer to a wide bowl. Note: Never drain gnocchi by pouring the contents of the pot into a colander. Drizzle some of the melted butter or olive oil over the gnocchi. Toss to coat. Repeat until all the gnocchi are done.
- Spoon gnocchi into bowls and top as desired.
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Baby Agnes Manjares
[email protected]These gnocchi were delicious! I would definitely make them again.
Abdi Deeq
[email protected]Overall, I thought these gnocchi were pretty good. They were easy to make and tasted不错.
Waji Gujjar
[email protected]These gnocchi were a bit bland. I think I'll try adding some more seasonings next time.
Joti Tunprenkaj
[email protected]I'm definitely going to be making these gnocchi again. They're so easy and delicious.
Arif Ahmadzai
[email protected]These gnocchi were a bit too salty for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.
MD habib MD habib
[email protected]I loved the texture of these gnocchi. They were so light and fluffy.
Apurbo Chanda
[email protected]These gnocchi were a bit too soft for my taste, but they still tasted good.
AK Prince
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of gnocchi, but these were actually pretty good. I might make them again sometime.
Bijaya Dewan
[email protected]These gnocchi were amazing! I'll definitely be making them again.
Daniel Njenga
[email protected]Overall, I thought these gnocchi were pretty good. They were easy to make and tasted不错.
Md Forhad 37
[email protected]These gnocchi were a bit bland. I think I'll try adding some more seasonings next time.
Punjab tv
[email protected]I had a hard time getting the gnocchi to come together. I think I might have added too much flour.
Ria Salih
[email protected]The gnocchi were a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was still good.
Prince Manj
[email protected]I'm definitely going to be making these gnocchi again. They're so easy and delicious.
walimuhammad Kiyazai
[email protected]These gnocchi were so good, I ate them all in one sitting! Oops!
Adorable Praise
[email protected]I added some fresh herbs to the dough, which gave the gnocchi a really nice flavor.
Cory'n Haywood
[email protected]I was really impressed with how well these gnocchi held their shape during cooking. They didn't fall apart at all.
Jameel Jutt
[email protected]These gnocchi were a hit with my family! Everyone loved the texture and flavor.
Eloisa Luna
[email protected]I've never made gnocchi before, but this recipe made it so easy. The dough came together quickly and easily, and the gnocchi cooked up in no time.
kate Ruddick
[email protected]These gnocchi turned out amazing! The texture was light and fluffy, and the flavor was perfect.