Potato gnocchi

A recipe from chef Leandro Mesquita
A classic Italian dish where the potato is the queen

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 kg potatoes
  • 500 g wheat flour
  • 100 g grated Parmesan

METHOD

1

Peel the potatoes and cut them into even pieces. Boil them until soft

2

Mash the potatoes and leave to cool

3

Add the wheat flour and cheese until the mixture is smooth and uniform

4

Form long rolls with the mixture and cut into 2 to 3cm pieces, dip in flour to avoid sticking

5

Cook the gnocchi in boiling salted water

6

When the gnocchi rise to the surface of the water (floating) remove them with a slotted spoon

7

Choose your favourite sauce to serve with them (tomato, bechamel or pesto)

TIPS

– Put the potatoes in cold water to start cooking
– Squeeze the potatoes while still warm
– Make and cook the dough on the same day