Description
These homemade gnocchi are light and tender, and pair perfectly with earthy spinach, fresh dill, and the nuttiness of brown butter and pine nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Potato Gnocchi:
- 3 large russet potatoes, boiled and mashed (about 1 ¾ pounds or 800 g)
- 1 ¼ cups ’00’ flour or plain flour (150 g)
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 large egg
For the Sauce:
- 1 packed cup fresh spinach (about 30 g)
- 1 small bunch fresh dill, roughly chopped (about 10 g)
- 1 tbsp sour cream
- A few sprigs fresh oregano (about 1 tsp chopped)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 tbsp pine nuts
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt, to taste
- More dill sprigs for serving
Instructions
1. Make the Potato Gnocchi
- Boil the russet potatoes in salted water until tender, about 15–20 minutes. Drain and peel while still warm, then mash until smooth.
- Place the mashed potatoes in a large mixing bowl. Add the flour, salt, and egg. Mix gently to form a dough, being careful not to overwork it.
- Divide the dough into three equal portions. Roll each portion into a long strip about ½ inch in diameter.
- Cut the strips into ½-inch pieces. Using a fork, gently roll each piece along the tines to create ridges.
2. Cook the Gnocchi
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Drop the gnocchi into the boiling water in batches. Cook until the gnocchi float to the surface, about 2–3 minutes, which indicates they are al dente. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
3. Prepare the Sauce
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and allow it to brown slightly for a nutty aroma.
- Add the minced garlic and pine nuts. Sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant and the pine nuts are lightly toasted.
- Stir in the spinach and cook until slightly wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Add the dill, oregano, sour cream, and salt. Stir until combined and heated through.
4. Combine and Serve
- Add the cooked gnocchi to the saucepan and gently toss to coat in the sauce.
- Divide into portions and serve warm. Sprinkle additional dill on top.
Notes
Storing Gnocchi: Uncooked gnocchi can be frozen on a tray, then stored in an airtight container for up to 1 month. Cook from frozen without thawing.
Customizations: Add grated Parmesan or a squeeze of lemon juice to the sauce for extra flavor.
Allergy Note: Pine nuts can be substituted with toasted almonds or omitted for a nut-free option.
- Prep Time: 45 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Main
- Method: Stove Top
- Cuisine: Italian Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 280g
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 60mg