Amazon Associates PartnerTrusted
As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases made through links on this page. This helps support our site at no extra cost to you. Clicking on ingredient or equipment links will take you to amazon.com where you can purchase these items.
Homemade Potato Gnocchi
This recipe shows you how to make soft, tender potato gnocchi from scratch using russet potatoes, ricotta cheese, and a simple flour mixture. The gnocchi can be served with pesto, marinara, or sautéed with bacon and butter. The recipe includes tips for shaping, freezing, and cooking the gnocchi for perfect results every time.
Shop all ingredients on Amazon in one click • Printable PDF with shopping checklist
Cost Breakdown
Critical Success Points
- • Baking and peeling potatoes properly for fluffy texture
- • Ricing potatoes one piece at a time to avoid lumps
- • Adding ricotta cheese for tender gnocchi
- • Avoiding over-kneading dough to keep gnocchi light
- • Cooking gnocchi in batches and timing correctly to prevent overcooking
- • Draining gnocchi well before sautéing to avoid splatter
Safety Warnings
- • Be cautious when handling hot baked potatoes to avoid burns.
- • When sautéing gnocchi in hot bacon fat, be careful of splattering oil.
☕ 100% Free & Ad-Free Forever! Made by ADHD friends who got lost in recipe videos
We built this because we kept forgetting recipe steps. Help us keep it ad-free & support our caffeine addiction!
You Might Also Like
Similar recipes converted from YouTube cooking videos
Neapolitan Potato Pie
A flavorful pie made with mashed potatoes, melting mozzarella, white ham and parmesan, typical of Neapolitan and Sicilian cuisine. Easy to prepare, it is enjoyed hot with a beautiful golden crust and a hint of oregano.
Ultra Moist Tiramisu
An ultra moist tiramisu, even lighter thanks to the addition of whipped cream. Easy to make, just prepare two creams, dip the ladyfingers in flavored coffee, layer and let rest in the fridge. Perfect to impress your guests!
Zoto – Italian Panettone Ice Cream Dome
A show‑stopping, no‑bake Italian dessert made from a sliced panettone dome filled with vanilla ice‑cream mixed with orange zest, cherries and candied peel, a heart of chocolate hazelnut ice‑cream, all wrapped in a glossy Italian meringue and finished with a blow‑torch caramelised top and edible glitter.
Zuppa Etrusca
A hearty, plant‑based Italian soup inspired by the historic ribollita, featuring three types of beans, farro, and a bounty of seasonal vegetables. The broth is enriched with a garlic‑herb infused olive oil and finished with a silky cannellini bean cream, delivering deep, rustic flavors reminiscent of ancient Etruscan pots.
No‑Bake Tiramisu Roll
A quick, no‑bake tiramisu roll made with coffee‑dipped ladyfingers, a light mascarpone‑cream filling, and a dusting of cocoa. Perfect for a simple yet elegant dessert that sets in the freezer.
Classic Italian Lasagna
A traditional Italian lasagna featuring a rich beef‑pork ragù, creamy béchamel, aged Parmesan and pre‑made pasta sheets. The recipe follows Chef Simone Caponnetto’s method from Aden Films, including an aromatic herb‑salt, a four‑hour slow simmer, and a perfect golden crust.