Chef John's Potato Gnocchi
Chef John's Potato Gnocchi turns a single russet potato into light, pillowy dumplings that soak up marinara beautifully. The delicate texture, gentle potato flavor, and touch of Parmigiano-Reggiano make it a cozy choice for a weeknight dinner or a simple date-night dish. Expect tender bites with ridges that hold sauce in every nook.
- Prep40 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves2
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Chef John's Potato Gnocchi, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 4 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 67
- Metabolic
- 31
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 32
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Microwave the potato on high until fully cooked, about 7 minutes, depending on its size.
- 2
Split the potato and scoop out the flesh. Press the flesh through a strainer with the back of a wooden spoon to get a granular texture. Add a pinch of salt and let it cool for about 10 minutes.
- 3
Add the beaten egg to the potato and stir with the tines of a fork, trying not to mash the potato. Add about 1/3 cup flour and keep stirring gently with the fork until the mixture begins to come together. You may need another pinch or two of flour. Fold the mixture with a spatula until the dough forms a mass, adding flour as needed. Using your fingers, knead the dough gently to form a ball for about 10 seconds.
- 4
On a floured surface, shape the dough into a thick log. Cut the log into four pieces. Using your fingertips, gently roll each piece to form a snake or long rope of dough, starting from the center and rolling toward the ends until the dough is about 1/2 inch thick.
- 5
Cut each rope into 1/2-inch pieces, then quickly roll each piece down the back of a fork’s tines to create ridges.
- 6
Warm the marinara sauce in a skillet while you cook the gnocchi.
- 7
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Lower to a simmer and add the gnocchi. As soon as they float to the surface (about 30 seconds), cook for an additional 14 seconds. Transfer them with a slotted spoon to the pan with the sauce. Stir until coated.
- 8
Serve topped with grated cheese.
- Calories 324.26 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 10.49 g Good Source 21%
- Carbohydrate 53.19 g 19%
- Total Fat 7.4 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.18 g Moderate 6%
- Trans Fat 0.03 g High --
- Cholesterol 116.99 mg High 39%
- Sodium 520.87 mg High 23%
- Dietary Fiber 4.07 g Moderate 15%
- Total Sugars 6.74 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 57.7 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 3.17 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 691.13 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 28.09 mcg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin C 0.13 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.5 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Chef John's Potato Gnocchi is made with 6 ingredients and serves 2. It takes about 50 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Eggs, Marinara Sauce, and Parmesan Cheese. Each serving provides about 324.26 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Chef John's Potato Gnocchi made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Eggs, Marinara Sauce, Parmesan Cheese, Potato. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Chef John's Potato Gnocchi?
- About 50 mins in total: 40 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 324.26 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Chef John's Potato Gnocchi easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 6 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Chef John's Potato Gnocchi healthy?
- Chef John's Potato Gnocchi has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 324.26 calories and 10.49 g of protein, or 21% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 520.87 mg (23% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.18 g (6% of the Daily Value). It contains Eggs, Milk, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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