Instructions

Step 1: Boil potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender. Once cooked, remove them from the pot and allow them to cool. If available, use a potato ricer or simply mash them with a fork.

Step 2: Add the egg and salt and mix. Then, add flour and mix to form a soft dough. Knead it a bit, and if it sticks to your fingers, add a little more flour.

Step 3: On a lightly floured surface, roll handfuls of the dough into ropes and cut into 1-inch pieces.

Step 4 (Optional): Gently roll each piece along a fork to add grooves to the gnocchi. Sprinkle with a little bit of flour so they don’t stick. 

Step 5: Let the gnocchi rest for 20 minutes in the fridge or freezer before cooking.

Step 6: Add the gnocchi to gently simmering water and cook until they float to the top. Remove with a slotted spoon or pasta scoop.

Step 7: Heat your sauce and add the gnocchi to it for a minute or so once it is hot, then serve!