What type of potatoes should I use for gnocchi?

Use yellow potatoes for better flavor and texture.

How do I know when the gnocchi is cooked?

The gnocchi is ready when it floats to the top of the boiling water.

The best homemade Gnocchi by Nonna

Name: The best homemade Gnocchi by Nonna
Ingredients: 12 pieces yellow potatoes; 6 cups white flour (add more depending on the texture of your dough; you don't want it to be too soft); 2 pieces eggs; salt (to taste)

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Original video by The Spicy Nonna on YouTube9:54

About this recipe

Homemade gnocchi is a comforting classic that brings a taste of Italy right to your kitchen. This version, shared by The Spicy Nonna, emphasizes using yellow potatoes for their superior flavor and texture, making your gnocchi light and fluffy.

The process is straightforward: boil, mash, and mix with flour and eggs to create a dough. The key is to adjust the flour based on the dough's consistency, ensuring it’s not too soft.

Ingredient notes

Use 12 yellow potatoes for the best flavor and texture.
Add 6 cups of white flour, but be prepared to add more if your dough is too soft.
You'll need 2 eggs to help bind the dough together.
Salt should be added to taste.

Tips from The Spicy Nonna’s video

Make sure to wash and boil the potatoes until they're tender before mashing them for a smooth consistency.
Knead the dough gently on a floured surface until it's smooth and pliable; this is crucial for good texture.
When cutting the dough into pieces, aim for about 1 inch long, and use a fork to create ridges on each piece to help hold sauce.

Good to know

What type of potatoes should I use for gnocchi?: Use yellow potatoes for better flavor and texture.
How do I know when the gnocchi is cooked?: The gnocchi is ready when it floats to the top of the boiling water.

No life story here — the video and the recipe are the whole point. All credit to The Spicy Nonna: watch the original on YouTube.

The recipe

Serves —

Ingredients

12 pieces yellow potatoes
6 cups white flour — add more depending on the texture of your dough; you don't want it to be too soft
2 pieces eggs
salt — to taste

Steps

1
Wash the yellow potatoes and boil them until tender.
2
Once boiled, peel the potatoes and mash them until smooth.
3
In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes with the eggs and a pinch of salt.
4
Gradually add the flour to the potato mixture, mixing until a dough forms. Add more flour if the dough is too soft.
5
Knead the dough gently on a floured surface until it is smooth and pliable.
6
Divide the dough into smaller portions and roll each portion into long ropes about 1/2 inch thick.
7
Cut the ropes into small pieces, about 1 inch long, to form the gnocchi.
8
Use a fork to press down on each piece to create ridges, which will help hold the sauce later.
9
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and add the gnocchi in batches.
10
Cook the gnocchi until they float to the top, then remove them with a slotted spoon.