Gnocchi is a type of pasta made with some combination of potato, cheese, and flour. Although the dish is Italian, the word comes from a Germanic word for a knot (as in wood), possibly because of its shape.
Gnocchi are extremely easy to make and can be a very satisfying meal. For example:
Ingredients:
- two potatoes
- about one and a quarter cups flour
Four servings. Especially good with pesto sauce.
Most people will buy their cnocchi premade. Cook them the same way as you would fresh. Note that Gnocchi cooks much faster than normal pasta and it should not be overcooked.