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Homemade Gnocchi with Brown Butter Garlic Sauce

Servings 4 Servings

Ingredients
  

  • Gnocchi
  • 16 oz cooked russet potatoes about 3 medium
  • 1 lg egg
  • 4 oz all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 4 quarts water
  • 1 tbsp salt to season water
  • Brown Butter Garlic Sauce
  • 1 stick butter not margarine
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/4 tsp rosemary minced fine
  • 1/4 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp dried sage
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • To cook the potatoes, bake them in a 400 degree oven for 45 to 50 minutes rather than peeling and boiling. (This keeps moisture out)
  • Place a large pot with at least 4 quarts of water and 1 tbsp salt over med/hi heat.
  • You want the water simmering but not boiling.
  • Slice the potatoes in half when cooled and scoop the insides out.
  • Save the skins for another recipe like potato skins.
  • Run the potatoes through a ricer, food mill or meat grinder to smooth them out.
  • Weigh the riced potatoes to measure out to 16 ounces.
  • Place the potatoes in a medium bowl along with one slightly beaten egg and combine.
  • Add the 4 oz flour and salt.
  • Combine and knead into a dough.
  • Divide the dough into 4 - 6 portions.
  • Roll each portion into a 1/2 diameter roll.
  • Cut into 3/4 inch pieces.
  • Run the pieces down the tines of a fork to make an impression.
  • Place the gnocchi on a lightly floured piece of parchment paper.
  • Once all the gnocchi are formed, transfer them to the hot water by using the parchment paper as a sling.
  • When the gnocchi begin to float, cook 30 seconds more and remove with a slotted spoon.
  • Transfer to sauce.
  • Brown Butter Garlic Sauce
  • Cut the butter into chunks and add to a sauce pan over med/hi heat.
  • Allow the butter to cook until the milk solids foam and separate.
  • Once the butter turns slightly golden, remove from heat.
  • Add the garlic and herbs.
  • Season with salt to taste.

Notes

Recipe by: Connie Murray @Happybellyfoodie.com