Grandma's Gnocchi Recipe
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Grandma's Gnocchi

By: PASTAWITHGARLIC 
"My grandmother used to make these when I was a little girl. When I was old enough to realize that I needed to get her delicious recipes, she showed me how to make a lot of her wonderful dishes. She never wrote anything down and she rarely used a cookbook. She also didn't measure things the same each time, so sometimes you have to add a little to the recipes."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (54)

Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 6 russet potatoes
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop in potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 15 minutes. Drain, cool slightly, and peel. Season with salt, then mash potatoes with fork, masher, or in ricer. Place in large bowl, and stir in egg and olive oil. Knead in enough flour to make a soft dough.
  2. On a floured surface, roll dough into a long rope. Cut the rope into 1/2-inch pieces.
  3. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Drop in gnocchi, and cook until they float to the top, about 3 to 5 minutes. Serve with pasta sauce.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 204 | Total Fat: 2.6g | Cholesterol: 26mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 3, 2007 by HomeMum   view full review
STOP PRESS!!! This recipe is good, if you know how to make the best of it. I didn't when I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 17, 2008 by phebe   view full review
As a gnocchi lover I have been searching for the best recipe, this is just a tip or...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2005 by SMPARSONS   view full review
Very nice, I recommend letting them sit for a 1/2 hour under a damp towel or in the fridge so...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2009 by amanda   view full review
Update** I watched a show on food network and they suggested chilling the potatoes after...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 5, 2007 by Kristalyn   view full review
This was a good basic recipe for gnocchi. Although the gourmet gnocchi I have had did not...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2006 by hanhgirl417   view full review
The basis of this recipe is great, however, I used three potatoes, and used almost THREE cups...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 21, 2005 by Pasta Girl   view full review
This is the best Gnocchi that I have ever had. It is deliciously tender and melts in your...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2006 by JENARHEA   view full review
Used leftover mashed potatoes from Thanksgiving. Used 2 eggs and added flour until a nice...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 21, 2006 by cinda   view full review
I would have to say that this was the best. I can not cook and my husband wanted gnocchi for...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2005 by Blondie   view full review
I used a tomatoe cream sauce over the Gnocchi and served it with a baked chicken breast...

 

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