Gateways Inn

Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce: Side Dish

Servings: 0

Ingredients:

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  2 1/4 lb Russet Potatoes

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  2 Eggs, light beaten

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  1 teaspoon Salt

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  1/2 teaspoon Freshly grated nutmeg

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  1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground white pepper

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  2 1/2 cups All-purpose flour

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  Fresh tomato sauce for serving

Step 1:

Put the potatoes and 1 cup water in a pressure cooker. Cover and cook on high for 5 minutes. Peel the potatoes while still hot. Pass the potato flesh through a ricer set over a large bowl.

Step 2:

Meanwhile, in a large pot over high heat, bring 6 quarts salted water to a boil. Line a baking sheet with a lightly floured kitchen towel or paper towels.

Step 3:

Mound the potatoes on a lightly floured work surface and make a well in the center. Pour the eggs into the well. Season the potatoes with salt, nutmeg and white pepper. Sprinkler 1 cup of the flour over the potatoes. Using a fork, gradually blend the eggs with the potato mixture. Using your hands, mix the dough, adding more flour as needed to for a firm but moist dough; do not overwork. The mixing process should take no more than 5 minutes.

Step 4:

Divide the dough into 6 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a rope about ¾ inch thick, flouring the work surface as needed so the dough is not sticky. Cut each rope into 1-inch pieces and gently roll each piece on a gnocchi ridger. Place the gnocchi on the prepared baking sheet.