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Homemade Potato Gnocchi

Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Keyword: Potato Gnocchi

Equipment

  • Large pot for boiling potatoes and cooking gnocchi
  • Mixing bowl for dough ingredients
  • Wooden spoon or rubber spatula for mixing
  • Fork for ricing hot potatoes if no ricer
  • Rolling pin and flour for shaping dough
  • Knife or bench scraper for cutting gnocchi

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs russet potatoes about 3 medium
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour plus more for shaping
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

  • Simmer potatoes in salted water until fork tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and let steam dry for 5 minutes. Peel.
  • Rice potatoes into a bowl while still hot. Let cool completely.
  • Stir flour and salt into potatoes until combined. Make a well and add egg. Mix until a dough forms, adding flour as needed.
  • On a floured surface, divide dough into 4 pieces. Gently roll each into a 3/4 inch thick rope.
  • Cut ropes into 3/4 inch pillow-shaped dumplings using a knife or bench scraper.
  • In a large pot, bring salted water to a boil. Working in batches, add gnocchi and stir gently to prevent sticking. Cook 2-3 minutes until gnocchi float to the top.
  • Remove cooked gnocchi with a slotted spoon to a lightly floured tray to prevent sticking. Cool and serve with your favorite sauce. Enjoy!