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Speedy Potato Gnocchi

Speedy Potato Gnocchi delivers soft, pillowy dumplings with a gentle potato flavor and a hint of pepper, perfect for catching buttery sage sauce or a bright marinara. Made with instant potato flakes, the dough comes together quickly and cooks in moments, ideal for busy weeknights or a last-minute dinner that still feels special.

  • Prep10 mins
  • Cook5 mins
  • Serves2
  • DifficultyEasy
Speedy Potato Gnocchi
  1. 1

    Put the potato flakes in a medium bowl. Add the boiling water and stir until combined. Let it cool.

  2. 2

    Stir in the egg, salt, and pepper. Mix in enough flour to form a fairly stiff dough. Turn the dough out onto a well-floured board. Knead it lightly.

  3. 3

    Divide the dough in half. Roll each half into a long, thin rope about the thickness of a breadstick. Using a knife dipped in flour, cut into bite-size pieces.

  4. 4

    Drop a few gnocchi into boiling water. When the gnocchi float to the top of the pot, lift them out with a slotted spoon. Repeat until all are cooked.