| Level: | Intermediate |
| Total: | 2 hr 10 min |
| Active: | 1 hr |
| Yield: | 4 to 6 servings |
Ingredients
- 2 pounds russet potatoes
- 2 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting work surface
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 3 cups Marinara Sauce, recipe follows
- Shaved Parmesan, for serving
- Chopped fresh basil, for garnish
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- One 26-ounce container chopped tomatoes, such as Pomi
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 leaves fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Scrub the potatoes well and pierce in several places with the tip of a knife. Bake on a baking sheet until cooked through, about 1 hour. Set aside to cool.
- Once they’re cool enough to handle, peel the potatoes and pass the flesh through a ricer or the finest holes of a food mill. Place 1 1/2 cups of the flour on a clean work surface and put the potatoes in the middle. Season with the salt. Knead the potatoes and the flour together until it’s a smooth ball of dough that’s slightly sticky. If the dough is too sticky, add more of the remaining 1/2 cup flour gradually to achieve the smooth consistency.
- Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces and cover 3 of them with a dampened kitchen towel. On a lightly floured work surface, roll the uncovered piece of dough into a 1-inch-thick rope. Cut into 3/4-inch pieces. Turn a fork over and hold at a 45-degree angle, with the tines touching the work surface. Working with one piece of dough at a time, roll it down the fork tines, pressing with your thumb to make ridges on one side. Place on a large baking sheet lined with a kitchen towel. Repeat with the remaining pieces of dough.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add half the gnocchi and cook until they bob to the surface of the water. Transfer to a shallow bowl and cook the remaining gnocchi.
- Serve the gnocchi warm with the Marinara Sauce. Top with shaved Parmesan and garnish with chopped basil.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until starting to shimmer. Add the garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the chopped tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the butter until melted. Remove from the heat and add the chopped basil.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 6 servings |
| Calories | 415 |
| Total Fat | 14 g |
| Saturated Fat | 4 g |
| Carbohydrates | 65 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g |
| Sugar | 4 g |
| Protein | 9 g |
| Cholesterol | 11 mg |
| Sodium | 775 mg |
Reviews
Did anyone else have to watch 12 minutes of ads to watch this video? That is absolute garbage. I watched this episode on TV and wanted to clarify when I made it myself, but it’s not worth it. #fail
I can make the gnocchi 1 day.
I’ve avoided making gnocchi because of all the work involved. This recipe makes it much easier by starting with baked potatoes, instead of leftover mashed or boiled ones. I used my gnocchi paddle (wooden with grooves) to shape the pieces. Letting them dry and chill a little before cooking them helps too. You could add egg, or even a little EVOO, if desired, but I’d make it a small egg and/or just a tiny bit of EVOO, to avoid too much flour taste in the final product…the more liquid you add, the more flour required.
I noticed that on the show, she pressed with the fork before she cut the gnocchi. Also, the water was barely simmering, not a rolling boil which may be the problem with potatoes being mush. Can’t wait to try this!
Easy to make – came out great!
Loved your show today! I’m looking forward to trying several of your recipes. Question: Do the gnocchi freeze well after they’ve been cooked? Would it be better to freeze them before being cooked? Or, don’t freeze them at all?
This recipe HAS to be missing a step!! I’m a pretty good cook, followed this to the letter and ended up with a pot full of watered down mashed potatoes!!! Not one piece of anything solid!! Epic fail for all the time it takes!!!