Gnocchi di Patate

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 1

Classic Gnocchi di Patate recipe

by The Chefin Italian

Prep

20 min

Cook

40 min

Ready In

1 hour

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

	500 g potatoes ( with yellow pulp , white ones are ok too )
	100 g gluten-free flour , mix
	salt

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

204

Sugar

Fat

Gnocchi di Patate is a classic Italian dish consisting of small dough dumplings made from potatoes, flour, and salt. It is a staple of traditional Italian cuisine and is a dish that can be served either as a primi piatti or a contorno. Gnocchi di Patata is a little treasure of Italian culinary art that has been passed down for generations. The recipe has become popular worldwide, and it's easy to spot in both local and high-end restaurants. The dish is comforting, filling, and satisfying. A plate of these little potatoes, coated with some delicious sauce, can bring warmth to the soul that only comfort food can provide.

Instructions

1.	Wash the potatoes with the skin on and put them in a pot with enough salted water to cover them.
2.	Bring the water to boil and let it cook for about 30-40 minutes until the potatoes are soft.
3.	Drain the potatoes and take off the skin when they're still hot.
4.	Mash the potatoes well and let them cool down.
5.	Sprinkle the gluten-free flour over the potatoes and knead the dough until it's all well combined.
6.	Divide the dough into equal small pieces and then roll each piece into a cylinder on a floured surface.
7.	Cut each cylinder into small pieces, and put them gently on a floured board.
8.	Bring a large pot of salted water to boil, and then add a few pieces of gnocchi into the water.
9.	When the gnocchi starts to float on the top of the water, let it cook for at least 1 minute more before removing with a slotted spoon.
10.	Serve the gnocchi hot with your favorite sauce or just with a drizzle of olive oil and some grated Parmesan cheese.

PROS

Gnocchi di Patate is an easy recipe to make with only three ingredients and can be made gluten-free.

The dish is hearty and satisfying.

CONS

Gnocchi di Patate can easily become gummy if it’s overworked, adding too much flour or overcooked.

Gluten-free flour can be difficult to handle.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Potatoes are naturally gluten-free and low in fat. They are a good source of vitamin C and potassium. Gluten-free flour is often more nutritious than all-purpose flour, as it’s usually made with more nutrient-dense grains.