Gnocchi

This gnocchi is "so tender and pillowy," says Allrecipes recipe tester . "Store-bought gnocchi can't even compare."

What Is Gnocchi?

Gnocchi (singular gnocco) are Italian dumplings made with flour, eggs, and potatoes. Gnocchi can be served in tomato sauce, tossed with pesto, or sautéed with butter and herbs.

Gnocchi Pronunciation

"Gnocchi" can be difficult to pronounce for native English speakers. For future reference, gnocchi is pronounced NYOW-kee.

How to Make Gnocchi

You'll find a detailed ingredient list and step-by-step instructions in the recipe below, but let's go over the basics:

What Is Gnocchi Made Of?

These are the three ingredients you'll need to make gnocchi at home:

Potatoes: Use starchy potatoes, such as russets.
Flour: All-purpose flour absorbs moisture and helps create gluten.
Egg: An egg lends moisture and acts as a binder, which means it helps hold the dumplings together.
Salt: Kosher salt enhances the overall flavor.

How to Make Homemade Gnocchi

Here's a very brief overview of what you can expect when you make gnocchi:

Boil and drain the potatoes, then mash or pass through a ricer.
Combine the ingredients, then knead into a ball.
Divide the dough into four even portions and shape into "snakes."
Cut the snakes into pieces.
Boil and drain the gnocchi.

Test Kitchen Tips

This top-rated user recipe was tested in our test kitchen. Here are some tips from the experts:

Make sure to rice or mash the potatoes while they are still hot — if you let them cool too much, they can get gluey and be harder to mash. Just allow them cool slightly before adding the flour and egg to prevent the egg from cooking.
You can always boil a little tester if you’re unsure if your dough is the correct consistency. If it starts to disintegrate in the water, it needs more flour. If it's tough or gluey after cooking, you’ve added too much flour.
Gnocchi can also be sautéed. Boil them until just starting to float, then transfer to skillet with butter or oil and fry until golden.

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Can You Make Gnocchi Ahead of Time?

You can make and cook gnocchi up to two days ahead of time. After you boil the gnocchi, drain it and transfer the dumplings to an ice bath. Drain again, toss in olive oil, and store in an airtight container in the fridge until you're ready to eat.

If you want to keep the gnocchi for longer, you can freeze it for up to six weeks. Thaw in the refrigerator.

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

"The ratio of potato, flour, and egg is the key," according to . "These were light and airy."

"Very simple recipe and I made it vegan by using an egg substitute," says . "I used a cashew sauce on top of it. Very good."

"This was really good," raves . "I actually just made it from leftover mashed potatoes. Warmed them up and add enough flour to make a dough with an egg."

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Gnocchi

4.7

(581)

Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

40 mins

Additional Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

Servings:

4

Ingredients

3 medium russet potatoes, scrubbed
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
1 large egg
1 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

Gather the ingredients.

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Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with 2 inches of salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-high and simmer, undisturbed, until tender but still firm, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain potatoes and place back in the pot to dry and cool slightly, 5 to 10 minutes.

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As soon as potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel potatoes by rubbing skins off with your hands. Pass peeled potatoes through a potato ricer into a large bowl (alternatively, mash until very smooth.) Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes.

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Fold in flour, egg, and salt until flour is incorporated and dough starts to hold together. Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and gently knead once or twice until mostly smooth (do not overwork).

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Divide dough into 4 even portions. Roll and shape each portions of the dough into long "snakes," about ¾-inch in diameter.

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Cut snakes into about 1/2-inch long pieces. (Optional: Roll each piece against the tines of a fork or a gnocchi board to make light ridges.) Transfer shaped gnocchi to a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet dusted with flour.

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Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high. Working in batches, drop in gnocchi and cook for 3 to 4 minutes or until gnocchi have risen to the top; transfer cooked gnocchi with a spider or slotted spoon to desired sauce.

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Serve and enjoy!

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From the Editor

This recipe was tested in our test kitchen in December 2023 and updated to use 2 pounds (about 3 medium) russet potatoes and less flour. The original recipe used 2 cups of flour.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

314	Calories
2g	Fat
64g	Carbs
10g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 314
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g	2%
Saturated Fat 1g	3%
Cholesterol 47mg	16%
Sodium 351mg	15%
Total Carbohydrate 64g	23%
Dietary Fiber 4g	15%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 10g	20%
Vitamin C 11mg	12%
Calcium 38mg	3%
Iron 4mg	21%
Potassium 781mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Gnocchi

What Is Gnocchi?

Gnocchi Pronunciation

How to Make Gnocchi

What Is Gnocchi Made Of?

How to Make Homemade Gnocchi

Test Kitchen Tips

How to Eat Gnocchi

Can You Make Gnocchi Ahead of Time?

Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise

Gnocchi

Ingredients

Directions

From the Editor

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

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