Potato Gnocchi
Incredibly delicious dish that will win the heart of any gourmet! Potato gnocchi is a classic of traditional Italian cuisine. These are dumplings made from potato dough, first boiled and then served with any sauce. For example, as in this recipe, with a tomato-spinach sauce.
Updated : 13 June, 2025
Easy
About 1 hour.
Ingredients
400 grams
Potato
1
Eggs
150 grams
Wheat flour
Sauce
1
Tomato
100 grams
Spinach
2
Garlic
2 tablespoon
Vegetable oil
to taste
Ground black pepper
to taste
Salt
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Prepare the ingredients. Choose starchy, old potatoes for better texture. Use fresh or frozen spinach. Instead of a regular tomato, cherry tomatoes also work well.
Step 2
Wash the potatoes thoroughly under running water with a brush. Do not peel them. Place in a pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook for 25-30 minutes, depending on the size of the potatoes. Check doneness by inserting a knife—it should go in and out easily. Drain the water.
Step 3
Carefully peel the hot potatoes to avoid burning yourself. Mash them well, add salt and an egg, then mix the egg into the mashed potatoes.
Step 4
Gradually add flour, stirring gently after each addition. Avoid over-kneading—just fold the flour in until you get a uniform dough. The dough should be soft, slightly sticky, but able to hold its shape. Adjust the flour amount if needed.
Step 5
Roll a portion of the dough into a rope on a floured surface.
Step 6
Cut into small pieces and dust them lightly with flour.
Step 7
Boil the gnocchi in salted water. As soon as they float to the surface, remove them with a slotted spoon and transfer to a plate. Boil in small batches to prevent sticking.
Step 8
Prepare the sauce. Heat vegetable oil in a pan. Add sliced garlic and sauté until fragrant, then remove it—garlic is used just for aroma.
Step 9
Add chopped spinach to the pan, followed by diced tomatoes.
Step 10
Pour in a couple of tablespoons of the gnocchi’s cooking water. Season with salt and pepper. Optionally, add a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity of the tomatoes. Simmer for a few minutes until the tomatoes soften.
Step 11
Add the boiled gnocchi to the sauce, gently stir, and heat everything together.
Step 12
Serve hot with tomato sauce. Enjoy your meal!