The Italian dumplings called gnocchi (pronounced nyokee) make an appetizing dish. When you don't have enough time for boiling and mashing the potatoes, try this easy gnocchi recipe. It's a shortcut that tastes just as delicious as the more complicated dish.
Instructions
1. Prepare instant potatoes according to directions on the package. To make gnocchi for two people, make a 2-person serving of instant potatoes. This step distinguishes this gnocchi recipe from the more traditional ones.
2. Beat an egg into the instant potatoes, and then mix in enough flour to form a slightly sticky dough.
3. Roll out the dough into strands about one inch in diameter. Slice the strands into small pieces. Dip a finger in flour (to keep it from sticking to the gnocchi) and press down in the center of each piece to form a little pillow.
4. Drop the pillows into boiling water that contains a tbsp. of olive oil. The olive oil will prevent the pieces from sticking together. Stir the gnocchi occasionally. Boil until most of the pieces float to the top, and then pour them out into a colander.
5. Arrange the gnocchi on a cookie sheet. Baste the pieces with melted butter and sprinkle with Romano or Parmesan cheese. Broil in the oven until gnocchi turns golden brown. This step is optional in the gnocchi recipe.
6. Serve gnocchi with hot marinara sauce for dipping. Or you can drizzle olive oil with garlic and herbs over it.
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