Potato gnocchi

Gnocchi, a type of Italian dumpling, are traditionally made with potatoes. In fact, the word gnocchi is derived from the Italian word nocchio, meaning a knot in wood. Potato gnocchi recipes can be traced back to the 16th century, when they were mentioned in a cookbook from Florence. It wasn't until the 18th century that potato gnocchi became a staple in Italian cuisine.

The first known recipe for potato gnocchi appeared in a cookbook from Florence in the 16th century. The book, titled Opera dell'arte del cucinare, was written by Bartolomeo Scappi and included a recipe for gnocchi made with boiled potatoes, wheat flour, eggs, and Parmesan cheese.

Potato gnocchi became a staple in Italian cuisine in the 18th century. At that time, potatoes were introduced to Europe from the Americas and quickly became a popular food. They were a cheap and filling food, which made them especially popular with the lower classes.

Advice

Making potato gnocchi can be a fun and rewarding experience! When making potato gnocchi, it's important to use starchy potatoes such as Russets, and to make sure they are cooked properly. Boil the potatoes until they are tender, then mash them while they are still warm. Once mashed, add a little flour and mix it until a dough forms. If the mixture is too wet, add a bit more flour and knead until it is a workable consistency. To shape the gnocchi, roll the dough into ropes and then cut them into 1 inch pieces before rolling them off of the tines of a fork. Finally, cook the gnocchi in boiling salted water until they float to the surface, then serve with your favorite sauce or topping. Enjoy!

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Recipes

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Potato Gnocchi

  • salt
  • olive oil
  • cake flour
  • yukon gold potato
  • all purpose flour
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Potato Gnocchi with Chorizo Sauce

  • Chorizo Sauce
  • black pepper
  • red pepper
  • salt
  • chorizo
  • sugar
  • bay leaf
  • carrot
  • onion
  • tomato paste
  • oregano
  • white wine
  • parmesan cheese
  • chicken stock
  • olive oil
  • garlic
  • tomato
  • Gnocchi
  • pepper
  • parmesan cheese
  • nutmeg
  • all purpose flour
  • potato
  • salt
  • egg yolk
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Potato Gnocchi With Saor Sauce

  • caper
  • olive oil
  • grana padano cheese
  • nutmeg
  • parsley
  • pepper
  • salt
  • white wine
  • corn flour
  • egg
  • potato
  • oil anchovy
  • celery
  • white wine vinegar
  • leek
  • onion
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Potato Gnocchi with Pork Ragu

  • parmesan cheese
  • salt
  • salt
  • white wine
  • milk
  • ground pork
  • tomato paste
  • carrot
  • onion
  • celery
  • yukon gold potato
  • san marzano tomato
  • olive oil
  • all purpose flour

Ingredient Breakdown

 
salt
all purpose flour
parmesan cheese
butter
nutmeg
olive oil
russet potato
egg yolk
egg
white wine
sweet potato
garlic
pepper
potato
ricotta cheese
sage
yukon gold potato
onion
shallot
cayenne pepper
thyme
rosemary
heavy cream
black pepper
cinnamon
grana padano cheese
walnut
carrot
tomato paste
parsley
celery
chive
tomato sauce
clove
hazelnut
mint
peppercorn
pecorino romano cheese
fava bean
italian parsley
cake flour
red pepper
chorizo
sugar
bay leaf
oregano
chicken stock
tomato
pc egg
white flour
caper
corn flour
oil anchovy
white wine vinegar
leek
butternut squash
dijon mustard
pancetta
grapeseed oil
apple cider
rock salt
sour cream
oyster mushroom
sherry vinegar
burgundy snail
watercress
milk
ground pork
san marzano tomato
salsify
vegetable oil
lemon
ham hock stock
vacuum chestnut
country ham
sweet potato starch
brown rice flour
gorgonzola dolce

Insights

Correlated with Lower Ratings

  • salt

Staple Ingredients

  • salt 78%
  • all purpose flour 67%

Usual Ingredients

  • butter 39%
  • egg yolk 39%
  • parmesan cheese 33%
  • russet potato 33%
  • nutmeg 28%
  • olive oil 28%