Instant Potato Gnocchi
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
This tasty gnocchi is much easier than it looks and contains almost no saturated fat. “Just serve with your favorite jarred pasta sauce, and you’re set!” Sarah Ott — Blanchardville, Wisconsin
Ingredients
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1 cup mashed potato flakes
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1 cup boiling water
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1 eggs, lightly beaten
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1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon dried basil
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1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/8 teaspoon pepper
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6 cups water
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Pasta sauce of your choice
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Grated Parmesan cheese, optional
Directions
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1.
Place potato flakes in a large bowl. Stir in boiling water; add egg. Stir in flour and seasonings. On a lightly floured surface, knead 10-12 times, forming a soft dough.
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2.
Divide dough into four portions. On a floured surface, roll each portion into 1/2-in.-thick ropes; cut into 3/4-in. pieces. Press and roll each piece with a lightly floured fork.
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3.
In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in batches for 30-60 seconds or until they float. Remove with a slotted spoon. Serve with sauce; sprinkle with cheese if desired.
Nutrition Facts
1-1/2 cups: 250 calories, 2g fat (0 saturated fat), 53mg cholesterol, 126mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.
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