Gnocchi W/ Porcini Sauce

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Advanced
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Hand-rolled potato dumplings served with a rich, earthy porcini mushroom sauce
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Gnocchi W/ Porcini Sauce

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6 Calories: 754.0

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This classic Italian dish features tender, pillowy gnocchi made from baked potatoes, eggs, and flour, paired with a deeply flavorful porcini mushroom sauce. The gnocchi are light and fluffy, absorbing the savory, umami-rich sauce perfectly. Ideal for a cozy dinner party or a special weeknight meal, this recipe brings the warmth of traditional Italian cooking to your home. While making gnocchi from scratch takes patience, the result is far superior to store-bought versions. Serve immediately with fresh Parmesan cheese for a comforting, restaurant-quality experience that will impress guests and family alike.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Bake potatoes until tender.
  2. While hot, cut potatoes in half and scoop out pulp.
  3. Work potato pulp through a ricer into a large bowl, or mash using an up-and-down motion only.
  4. Using a fork, stir in eggs.
  5. Blend in 1/2 cup flour.
  6. Turn dough out onto a work surface.
  7. Gradually knead in 2 cups flour.
  8. Continue kneading until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes.
  9. Shape dough into 6x4-inch loaf.
  10. Cut loaf into 1-inch strips.
  11. Roll strips into cylinders 1/2 inch in diameter.
  12. Cut cylinders into 1 1/4-inch pieces.
  13. Boil 1 piece for 2 to 3 minutes to test.
  14. If piece falls apart, add more flour to dough 1/4 cup at a time until pieces hold together when boiled.
  15. Using a floured fork, press tines downward into each piece so it curls around fork.
  16. Arrange in single layer without touching on a generously floured towel.
  17. Let gnocchi stand 3 to 4 hours at room temperature to dry.
  18. Bring water and salt to boil.
  19. Add gnocchi.
  20. Stir gently with wooden spoon.
  21. When gnocchi come to surface let cook 2 minutes.
  22. Drain well.
  23. Place on platter.
  24. Spoon Porcini Sauce over.
  25. Dot with butter.
  26. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 754.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10.5g17%
Saturated Fat 4.9g25%
Cholesterol 109.4mg37%
Sodium 1250.0mg53%
Total Carbohydrate 139.8g47%
Dietary Fiber 7.4g30%
Sugars 1.9g
Protein 21.3g43%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: gnocchi, porcini, potato, italian, dumplings, mushroom, sauce, homemade, vegetarian, comfort food, flour, egg, parmigiano, main course, dinner, handmade, pasta, traditional, fluffy, umami
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