Potato Gnocchi - Pasta Maker Not Required
Serves 4
Ingredients
- 2.5lb of all purpose potatoes
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
Directions:
Peel the potatoes, chop roughly and boil until very tender. Drain and mash until smooth. Using a wooden spoon, pour in the butter and flour, then beat in the eggs. Leave to cool.
Turn the gnocchi mixture out onto a floured surface and divide into four. Roll each into a sausage shape. Cut into short pieces and Press each piece with the back of a fork.
Next, cook the gnocchi in batches in a large sauce pan of boiling salted water for about two minutes, or until they float to the surface.
Using a slotted spoon, drain gnocchi and transfer to bowls. Serve with your favourite pasta sauce.