gnocchi
Sign in to saveGnocchi are a varied family of pasta-like dumplings in Italian cuisine. They are made of small rolls of dough, such as those composed of a simple combination of wheat flour, potato, egg, and salt. Variations of the dish supplement the simple recipe with flavour additives, such as semolina flour, cheese, breadcrumbs, cornmeal or similar ingredients, and possibly including herbs, vegetables, and other ingredients. Base ingredients may be substituted with alternatives, such as sweet potatoes for potatoes or rice flour for wheat flour. Such variations are often considered to be non-traditional.
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Gnocchi are small Italian dumplings made from simple dough—typically combining wheat flour, potato, egg, and salt—that resemble pasta in texture and preparation. Cooks often customize gnocchi by adding ingredients like cheese, herbs, and vegetables, though these variations are considered non-traditional compared to the basic recipe.
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- Food.name
- Gnocchi
- Food.image
- Gnocchi di ricotta burro e salvia.jpg
- Food.caption
- Gnocchi of ricotta cheese dressed in butter and sage
- Food.country
- Italy
- Food.course
- (Italian course)
- Food.type
- Dumpling
- Food.main_ingredient
- Potatoes, semolina, wheat flour, breadcrumbs, sometimes eggs, cheese, durum
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Gnocchi are a varied family of pasta-like dumplings in Italian cuisine. They are made of small rolls of dough, such as those composed of a simple combination of wheat flour, potato, egg, and salt. Variations of the dish supplement the simple recipe with flavour additives, such as semolina flour, cheese, breadcrumbs, cornmeal or similar ingredients, and possibly including herbs, vegetables, and other ingredients. Base ingredients may be substituted with alternatives, such as sweet potatoes for potatoes or rice flour for wheat flour. Such variations are often considered to be non-traditional.
Gnocchi are commonly cooked in salted boiling water and then dressed with various sauces. They are usually eaten as a first course () as an alternative to soups () or pasta, but they can also be served as a contorno (side dish) to some main courses. Common accompaniments of gnocchi include melted butter with sage, pesto, and various sauces. Gnocchi may be homemade, made by specialty stores or produced industrially and distributed refrigerated, dried or frozen. Small soup gnocchi are sometimes made by pressing the dough through a coarse sieve or a perforated spoon.