Quick and Simple Gnocchi

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1. SowTheTable October 11, 2021

   **Find Recipe Here:** [https://sowthetable.com/quick-simple-buttered-gnocchi/](https://sowthetable.com/quick-simple-buttered-gnocchi/)

   **Ingredients**

   4 medium potatoes
   2 eggs
   1 teaspoon salt
   1 ¼ cups flour
   2 tablespoons butter
   A few sprigs of basil

   **Instructions**

   1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
   2. Wash, dry, and prick the potatoes all over with a knife or fork.
   3. On a baking sheet, rub the potatoes with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place in the oven to bake for 45 minutes-1 hour, or until the potatoes are tender.
   4. Set the potatoes aside until they are cool enough to handle and peel the skin off. With a masher or ricer, break the potatoes down into a consistent mixture.
   5. In a large bowl, combine the mashed/riced potatoes, two eggs, and salt. Mix until well combined.
   6. On a large work surface, place the flour into a mound and make a small well. Place the potato-egg mixture into the well and begin to work in the flour. Knead the dough for about three minutes, or until the dough looks smooth and well combined.
   7. Roll the dough into a short log, and cut into four equal pieces. Then proceed to roll these pieces out until it has reached a diameter of about half an inch. Using a knife or dough scraper, cut the long tubes into 1-inch pieces.
   8. The gnocchi is perfectly ready to cook now, but if you wish to add a little textural design, make small creases using a fork or gnocchi paddle.
   9. Bring a large pot of water to boil and salt generously.
   10. Carefully drop the gnocchi into the water and cook just until they begin to float to the surface, about a minute. Drain and set aside.
   11. Quickly, in a large saute pan over medium-high heat, drop in two tablespoons of butter. Once melted, toss in the gnocchi and cook until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes.

   Hope you enjoy!

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2. thatsbrowne October 11, 2021

   That looks fantastic, thanks for sharing

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