Gnocchi
These classic potato gnocchi are tender dumplings made from russet potatoes, flour, egg, and kosher salt, with a simple, comforting flavor that lets the potato shine. Serve them as a cozy main course or side dish, especially when you want a homemade pasta-style meal with a satisfying, familiar character.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Gnocchi, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 70
- Heart Health
- 54
- Metabolic
- 10
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 15
- Performance
- 46
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather the ingredients.
- 2
Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with 2 inches of salted water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to medium-high and simmer, undisturbed, until tender but still firm, 25 to 30 minutes. Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot to dry and cool slightly, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 3
As soon as the potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel them by rubbing off the skins with your hands. Pass the peeled potatoes through a potato ricer into a large bowl, or mash them until very smooth. Let cool slightly, about 10 minutes.
- 4
Fold in flour, egg, and salt until the flour is incorporated and the dough starts to hold together. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and gently knead once or twice until mostly smooth. Do not overwork the dough.
- 5
Divide the dough into 4 even portions. Roll and shape each portion of dough into a long "snake," about ¾-inch in diameter.
- 6
Cut the snakes into pieces about 1/2-inch long. (Optional: Roll each piece against the tines of a fork or a gnocchi board to make light ridges.) Transfer the shaped gnocchi to a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet dusted with flour.
- 7
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over high heat. Working in batches, drop in the gnocchi and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until they rise to the top. Transfer the cooked gnocchi with a spider or slotted spoon to the desired sauce.
- 8
Serve and enjoy!
- Calories 312.65 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 10.08 g Good Source 20%
- Carbohydrate 63.88 g 23%
- Total Fat 1.5 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.58 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 58.5 mg Moderate 20%
- Sodium 45.83 mg Low Source 2%
- Dietary Fiber 3.86 g Moderate 14%
- Total Sugars 1.14 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 32.9 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 3.84 mg Good Source 21%
- Potassium 682.67 mg Moderate 15%
- Vitamin A 15.29 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 15.29 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.26 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Eggs 🥚
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Gnocchi is made with 5 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Eggs, Peeled Whole Potatoes, and Russet Potato. Each serving provides about 312.65 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Gnocchi made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Eggs, Peeled Whole Potatoes, Russet Potato, Salt. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Gnocchi?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 312.65 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Gnocchi easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 8 steps.
- Is Gnocchi healthy?
- Gnocchi has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 312.65 calories and 10.08 g of protein, or 20% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of iron. It contains Eggs, 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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