Think gnocchi are pasta? Gnocchi are actually small Italian dumplings made from potatoes and flour. And if you’re wondering how to pronounce gnocchi, it’s ‘knocky’.
What is gnocchi?
Cook's dictionary |
October 2007
Think gnocchi are pasta? Gnocchi are actually small Italian dumplings made from potatoes and flour. And if you’re wondering how to pronounce gnocchi, it’s ‘knocky’.
To cook, simply boil in water for two or three minutes – gnocchi are done when they rise to the surface.
Some Italian regions cook them in water before frying them on a griddle in butter.
Gnocchi recipes:
Gnocchi with watercress and walnut pesto and cheese crisps
Gnocchi with lemon, kale and mascarpone pesto
Gnocchi with brown butter and sage
And if three isn’t enough, then take a look at our collection of gnocchi recipes.
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