Homemade Potato Gnocchi

Ingredients

Potatoes

2 pounds, preferably russet or yukon gold

All-purpose flour

1 to 1.5 cups, plus more for dusting

Egg

1, large

Salt

1 teaspoon, plus more for boiling

Olive oil

2 tablespoons (optional, for sauce)

Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup, grated (for garnish)

Fresh herbs

chopped basil or parsley (for garnish)

Your choice of sauce

2 cups (suggestions below)

Instructions

1. Boil the potatoes in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 20-25 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.
2. Peel the potatoes and mash them until smooth.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, 1 cup of flour, egg, and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms. If the dough is too sticky, gradually add more flour until manageable.
4. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead gently for a few minutes until smooth.
5. Divide the dough into small portions and roll each into a long rope, about 1/2 inch thick.
6. Cut the ropes into small pieces, about 1 inch long. Use a fork to create ridges on each gnocchi.
7. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the gnocchi in batches for about 2-3 minutes, or until they float to the surface.
8. Remove the cooked gnocchi with a slotted spoon and transfer them to a serving dish.
9. Serve the gnocchi with your choice of sauce, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs. Enjoy!