Description
Soft and pillowy homemade potato gnocchi served in a fragrant garlic butter and sage sauce. A comforting and elegant Italian-inspired dish made with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
2 pounds (900g) russet potatoes
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon salt
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
10 fresh sage leaves
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Boil whole russet potatoes (skin on) in salted water for 20–25 minutes, until fork-tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Peel the potatoes and mash them until smooth using a ricer or potato masher. Let the mash cool to room temperature.
- On a clean surface, spread the mashed potatoes, sprinkle with salt and flour, and make a well in the center. Add the beaten egg.
- Gently mix with hands until a soft dough forms, being careful not to overwork it.
- Divide the dough into four portions. Roll each into a 1/2-inch thick rope and cut into 1-inch pieces. Optionally, roll each piece over a fork to create ridges.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in batches. When they float to the top (2–3 minutes), remove with a slotted spoon.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sage leaves; cook for 1–2 minutes until butter is golden and fragrant.
- Add cooked gnocchi to the skillet and sauté for 3–4 minutes until lightly golden.
- Season with freshly ground black pepper and serve warm with grated Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Use a ricer for the fluffiest gnocchi texture, though a masher will work.
Don't overwork the dough to keep gnocchi tender.
To freeze uncooked gnocchi, lay them in a single layer until frozen, then transfer to a bag.
Add a touch of lemon zest to the butter sauce for a brighter flavor.
Sautéed mushrooms or spinach can be added for a heartier meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Boiling, Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
