How to Make Chef John's Potato Gnocchi - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like homemade gnocchi, and Chef John's Potato Gnocchi recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. These pillowy-soft dumplings are made with just a few simple ingredients, but the result is a dish that's incredibly satisfying and full of flavor. Whether you're a beginner in the kitchen or an experienced cook looking to expand your repertoire, this recipe is a must-try.

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Ingredients

  • 1 large russet potato
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
  • 1 cup marinara sauce, heated, or more as needed, divided
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Information

  • Prep Time: 40 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr
  • Servings: 2

  • Place potato in the microwave and cook on high until cooked through, about 7 minutes, depending on the size of the potato.
  • Split potato and remove flesh. Push flesh through a strainer using the back of a wooden spoon in order to achieve a granular texture. Add a pinch of salt and let cool for about 10 minutes.
  • Add beaten egg to potato and stir, using the tines of a fork and trying not to mash the potato. Add about 1/3 cup flour and continue to stir gently with the fork until mixture starts to come together. You may need another pinch or two of flour. Fold mixture with a spatula until dough forms a mass, adding flour as needed. Using your fingers, knead dough gently to form a ball, about 10 seconds.
  • Shape dough on a floured surface into a fat log. Cut log into four pieces. Gently roll each piece using your fingertips to form a "snake" or a long rope of dough, starting from the center and rolling toward the end until dough is about 1/2-inch thick.
  • Cut each rope into 1/2-inch pieces, then roll each piece quickly down the back of a fork's tines to form ridges.
  • Heat marinara sauce in a skillet while you cook the gnocchi.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and add gnocchi. As soon as they float to the surface (about 30 seconds or so), cook for an additional 14 seconds. Transfer with a slotted spoon to the pan with the sauce. Stir until coated.
  • Serve topped with grated cheese.
  • Nutrition

    411 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 98mg
    • Sodium: 597mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 74g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 39mg
    • Calcium: 95mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1242mg