What is gnocchi?
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?](https://www.deliciousmagazine.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/522828-1-eng-GB_gnocchi-with-spinach-pesto-and-caramelised-leeks-v-768x1023.jpg)
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.
Subscribe to our magazine
Food stories, skills and tested recipes, straight to your door... Enjoy 5 issues for just £5 with our special introductory offer.
Subscribe![](https://www.deliciousmagazine.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Footer-July24-transparent-208x230.png)
Unleash your inner chef
Looking for inspiration? Receive the latest recipes with our newsletter