With all the time I’ve had the past few weeks, I’ve been wanting to make everything out of scratch. I mean, why not!! We are all trying to find something we love to pass our time, a new hobby to pick up, and the kitchen is what works for me. It actually gives me more motivation and keeps my mind very busy, which is very important with everything going on around the world. Homemade gnocchi is is easy to make and the outcome is so rewarding. Be sure to tag me if you try this recipe, I’d love to see what you guys come up with. #cookitkelly_ @cookitkelly_
Ingridents
- 3 Large potatoes
- 1 Egg
- 1 2/3 Cups of Flour
- 1/2 Pound shrimp (about a dozen shrimp)
- Crispy prosciutto or bacon
- 1 Can diced tomatoes
- White wine
- EVOO
- Parmesan
- 4 Cloves garlic
- 1/2 Shallot
- Heavy cream
- Kale or spinach
Directions
Gnocchi
- Start off with making the Gnocchi. Boil potatoes until fork tender. I usually cut them in 1/4 so that the potatoes boil faster.
- When potatoes are ready, take them out of water and let them cool off about 20mins. I partially peel them. You could peel them completely. Use a fork or hand and mash the potatoes completely.
- You will need plenty of counter space.
- Place mash potatoes on the counter and leave an opening in the middle for your flour and egg.
- Start with 1 cup of flour , and crack the egg. Start mixing all three things until you get a dough like consistency. You will need to continue to add flour 1 tablespoon at a time until you get the right consisenty. Flour will also help the mix not get stuck to the counter top. Dough should be soft and not sticky at all times.
- In a large pot, start boiling your water for the gnocchi.
- You should have a ball of dough, use a pizza cutter and cut in 4-6 pieces. Start rolling it out, long ways like a churro. Use a pizza cutter and start cutting your gnocchi pieces. I usually cut my about 1in long. You don’t want them too big or too small.
Sauce & final steps
- In another larger pan, drizzle EVOO. Add in the shallots and garlic and sauté for about 5mins, add in the white wine, about 2/3 of a cup. Add in the can of diced tomatoes. Let it simmer for a few minutes. Add in the de-shelled shrimp and let shrimp cook. Stove should be on medium the whole time.
- Start throwing your gnocchi in to the boiling water. They cook in about 2-3mins super FAST. When they start to float, they are ready. Take them out and set aside.
- On the sauce pan, add in a touch of cream ( as much or as little as you’ll like) and the parmesan. Shrimp should be fully cooked at this time.
- Add gnocchi to sauce and mix. Lower temperature and add in your kale or spinach.
- Serve immediately. Finish it off with chopped fresh herbs. I used oregano and crispy prosciutto or bacon .
