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Chef John's Homemade Gnocchi

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PREP TIME
40 min
COOKING TIME
10 min
TOTAL TIME
60 min
SERVINGS
2 servings
Dinner Italian
Chef John's Homemade Gnocchi
Ingredients
  • 1 large russet potato
  • salt
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
  • 1 cup marinara sauce, heated, or more as needed, divided
  • Freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, for serving
Instructions
1
Begin by placing the potato in the microwave and cook it on high until it reaches your desired level of doneness, approximately 7 minutes depending on its size.
2
The potato is now cooked and ready to be processed further.
3
Next, split the potato in half lengthwise and carefully remove its flesh. Using the back of a wooden spoon, press the flesh through a fine-mesh sieve to achieve a coarse texture. Add a small amount of salt and let it sit for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
4
The potato flesh is now ready to be incorporated into a new mixture.
5
Add a beaten egg to the potato and gently stir, using the tines of a fork to avoid mashing the potato. Gradually add about 1/3 cup of flour and continue stirring with the fork until the mixture starts to come together. You may need a little more flour, so add it as needed.
6
The potato mixture is now forming into a cohesive dough.
7
Using your fingers, knead the dough gently to form a ball, about 10 seconds of gentle manipulation.
8
The dough is now ready to be shaped into the desired form.
9
Place the dough on a floured surface and shape it into a fat log. Cut the log into four equal pieces. Using your fingertips, gently roll each piece into a long rope of dough, starting from the center and working your way outward until it reaches about 1/2-inch thickness.
10
The dough ropes are now ready to be cut into individual pieces.
11
Cut each rope into 1/2-inch pieces. To add texture to the gnocchi, quickly roll each piece down the tines of a fork to form ridges.
12
The gnocchi are now ready to be cooked in the marinara sauce.
13
Heat a skillet with some marinara sauce over low heat. As you cook the gnocchi, add them to a large pot of boiling salted water. Once they float to the surface (about 30 seconds), cook for an additional 14 seconds. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the gnocchi to the pan with the sauce.
14
The gnocchi are now coated in marinara sauce and ready to be served.
15
Transfer the cooked gnocchi to a serving dish, topped with grated cheese.