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

Azeem G
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These gnocchi were amazing! The texture was perfect and the flavor was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


Nayan Joshi
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I was really excited to try these gnocchi, but I was disappointed. The texture was a bit too dense for my taste and the flavor was just okay. I wouldn't make these again.


Abubakar Sudiq
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These gnocchi were a bit more dense than I expected, but they were still very good. The flavor was great and they were very easy to make. I would definitely make these again.


Zamran Zamran
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I'm not a huge fan of gnocchi, but these were really good. The texture was light and fluffy, and the flavor was very good. I would definitely make these again.


Abraham Palacio
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These were the best gnocchi I've ever had! The texture was perfect and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


OP GAMING SD
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I've made these gnocchi several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious. I love that I can use any type of potatoes I have on hand.


Sadeeq Kharoti
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These gnocchi were amazing! The texture was perfect and the flavor was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.


mishael ike chukwuma
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I was really excited to try these gnocchi, but I was disappointed. The texture was a bit too dense for my taste and the flavor was just okay. I wouldn't make these again.


Barbie Gomez
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These gnocchi were a bit more dense than I expected, but they were still very good. The flavor was great and they were very easy to make. I would definitely make these again.


Rizwan Yaseen
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I'm not a huge fan of gnocchi, but these were really good. The texture was light and fluffy, and the flavor was very good. I would definitely make these again.


Waqar Tariq
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These were the best gnocchi I've ever had! The texture was perfect and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


Sajju Jee
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I've made these gnocchi several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious. I love that I can use any type of potatoes I have on hand.


Andrea Michael
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These gnocchi were absolutely delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfectly. The texture was light and fluffy, and the flavor was amazing. I served them with a simple tomato sauce and they were a hit with my family.


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