HOMEMADE POTATO GNOCCHI

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My Italian mother remembers her mother making this potato gnocchi recipe for special occasions. She still has the bowl Grandma mixed the dough in, which will be passed down to me someday. -Tina Repak Mirilovich, Johnstown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 40m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 medium potatoes, peeled and quartered
1 egg, lightly beaten
1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1-3/4 to 2 cups all-purpose flour
3 quarts water
Spaghetti sauce, warmed
Optional: grated Parmesan cheese, crushed red pepper flakes and fresh herbs, such as basil, oregano or parsley

Steps:

  • Place potatoes in a saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and cook for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and mash. , Place 2 cups mashed potatoes in a large bowl (save any remaining mashed potatoes for another use). Stir in egg and 1 teaspoon salt. Gradually beat in flour until blended (dough will be firm and elastic)., Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead 15 times. Roll into 1/2-in.-wide ropes. Cut ropes into 1-in. pieces. Press down with a lightly floured fork., In a Dutch oven, bring water and remaining salt to a boil. Add gnocchi in small batches; cook for 8-10 minutes or until gnocchi float to the top and are cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon. Serve immediately with spaghetti sauce. Top with desired toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 674mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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