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THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO MAKING GNOCCHI 

Just like they do here in Northern Italy where potato gnocchi was born!

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SUPER LIGHT & TENDER

This potato gnocchi recipe is just like what they serve in trattoria's & restaurants here.

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JUST THREE INGREDIENTS + SALT

Potatoes, 00 Flour,  egg yolk, and  salt.

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BOIL THE POTATOES

With skins on until fork tender (about 25 minutes)

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PEEL & RICE (OR GRATE) THE POTATOES

Right into the well of the flour with salt & allow it to sit for 2 minutes to let steam evaporate.

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COMBINE THE POTATOES WITH FLOUR

Use a fork and not your hands to keep it fluffy.

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THIS IS WHAT IT SHOULD LOOK LIKE

After about 25 seconds of mixing with a fork.

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TIME TO ADD THE EGG YOLK

Use your hands to incorporate the yolk just until combined.

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FORM THE GNOCCHI DOUGH INTO A BRICK

It'll be warm & feel like a cross between pasta dough & mashed potatoes & you'll see streaks of yolk.

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FLATTEN IT ON A NON-STICK BAKING MAT (or lightly floured work surface)

The goal is to have a cohesive dough with the least amount of flour added as possible.

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FOLD THE GNOCCHI DOUGH LIKE A LETTER

We're folding the dough like when we make scones or southern biscuits instead of kneading it like a yeast bread which would make gnocchi gummy & dense.

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REPEAT THE LETTER FOLD IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION

This is all the folding you need to do to make the best gnocchi! Crazy, right?

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PINCH THE DOUGH TOGETHER TO FORM A LOG 

Roll out the gnocchi dough into a  16 inch log.

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CUT THE LOG INTO FOUR SMALLER  (4-INCH) LOGS

The dough will still be warm at this point.

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REST THE GNOCCHI DOUGH FOR  30 MINUTES

Cover the dough with the mixing bowl to allow the gnocchi to rest. 

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ROLL THE DOUGH INTO 20-INCH ROPES

Working with 1 log at a time, roll it out using your hands like this.

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CUT THE GNOCCHI

Try to cut the gnocchi into similar sizes so they cook evenly. 

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LIKE THIS

They don't need to be perfect! You can cook them just like this, or add ridges...

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USE A FORK IF YOU DON'T OWN A GNOCCHI BOARD

Roll the gnocchi across a floured fork, cheese grater, or gnocchi board. 

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PLACE GNOCCHI ON A FLOURED SHEET PAN

Freeze them like this, or cook them right away!

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HOMEMADE GNOCCHI COOKS IN ABOUT 2 MINUTES

In boiling salted water or broth. They'll float to the top like this

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HOMEMADE GNOCCHI COOKS IN ABOUT 2 MINUTES

In boiling salted water or broth. They'll float to the top like this

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EAT GNOCCHI WITH ANY SAUCE YOU LOVE

It pairs well with any of our delicious pasta sauces no matter how  light, creamy, or hearty!

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GET THIS SUMMER GNOCCHI SAUCE OVER AT THE BLOG

Plus, gnocchi Bolognese, gnocchi pomodoro, gnocchi alfredo & much more!

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THIS IS ONE OF OUR FAVORITE MEALS

And this gnocchi recipe never leaves you feeling heavy!

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ABOVE ARE ACTUAL GNOCCHI WE EAT LOCALLY HERE IN ITALY

You can be sure if this gnocchi recipe wasn't as good as what you see above, I wouldn't waste my time making it! 

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IT'S A TOTAL MYTH THAT YOU NEED TO BE A NONNA TO MAKE GREAT GNOCCHI! 

You'll find everything I've learned while living in Italy to make the best gnocchi at home and take out all the guesswork! Plus a how to make gnocchi video so you can really see just how simple it is to make!

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MAKE BETTER HOMEMADE GNOCCHI WITH THIS EASY RECIPE!

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