This gnocchi recipe is a must have in any Italian cook’s “easy pasta recipe” repertoire. These little dumplings go well with many different dishes and can be made and stored up to 48 hours before serving. Efrata:
– 3 pounds russet potatoes, washed and cut
– 2 cups of all-purpose flour
– 1 extra large bed
– salt
– 1/2 cup vegetable or canola oil
First, boil the potatoes in a large bowl until soft (test this by poking a fork in them – if they go in without sticking, they’re done!) This usually takes about 40 to 45 minutes. Press the potato into a large glass bowl and take it out. In a large bowl, bring about 5 to 6 liters of water to a boil. When the water is hot, make an ice bath in another bowl or bowl with about 5-6 cups of water and 5-6 cups of ice. Transfer the potatoes to a hard, clean surface, such as a table, counter, or large cutting board. Make a well in the center of the potatoes and sprinkle with flour. Crack the egg into a well, then add a little salt to it.
Grab a fork and start mixing and stir the ingredients together. After kneading the egg, start gathering the dough from the outside, gently mixing it until you leave it in a ball of dough. Keep mixing gently for another 3-4 minutes until the dough is dry on the hands. Divide the dough into orange-sized pieces. On a lightly floured surface, roll them out into a long dowel shape, about 3/4 to almost 1 inch in diameter. Using a fork, cut the gnocchi from the gudgeon into 1-inch pieces. Remove each piece of pasta from the boiling water for about 1 minute each, or until it puffs up. Then, take each gnocchi recipes and drop it into the water bath to stop the cooking process.
Repeat these steps until all your pasta is cut, cooked and cooled. Let them sit for a few minutes in cold water and put them in a new container. At this point, you can toss them in oil so they don’t stick together and store them in the fridge for up to 48 hours. If you like to serve them immediately, have a plate of your favorite red or white food hot and ready to serve nearby, then transfer the cooked pasta to a large bowl, Stir and serve immediately. Yum!