Looking for an interesting new side dish? Try these Pan-Fried Potato Gnocchi as a sophisticated alternative to pasta! I used to be a bit afraid of gnocchi, I mistakenly assumed it was complicated to make and was always worried they would turn out stodgy.
This recipe is the exact opposite – ever so simple and produces gorgeous light little pillows of potato, fried in butter and fragrant with rosemary. It’s a great substitute for pasta and will go great with all your favorite pasta sauces. Crisp, golden and wonderfully light side dish!
To make Pan-Fried Potato Gnocchi, you will need the following ingredients:
Place a steamer over a pan of boiling water and add the potatoes. Steam for 15-20 mins, until tender when tested with a knife.
Using a ricer, rice the potatoes into a large bowl. If you don’t have a ricer, you can use a normal potato masher.
Place a large pan of water over a high heat and bring to the boil.
Meanwhile, add the egg, salt and pepper to the potato and mix together. Sift the flour over the mixture and combine it to make a dough. The dough should be dry but should retain its shape and not crumble when molded. Dust a work surface with flour. Take the dough and knead it for a minute until you have a smooth dough.
Cut the dough into fist-sized pieces and then roll out into 1/2-inch thick sausages. Dust with some flour and cut each sausage into 1-inch pieces.
In batches, cook the gnocchi in the boiling water for about a minute until they bob to the surface of the water. Using a slotted spoon, remove from the pan and place on a tray to cool. Sprinkle with the olive oil and toss to coat. If making in advance, you can stop at this point and leave the gnocchi in the fridge for up to a day.
To serve the gnocchi, melt the butter in a skillet, pull the leaves from the rosemary and toss in. Fry the gnocchi in batches until crisp and golden, removing each batch with a slotted spoon and keeping warm until they are all cooked.
I can happily tuck into a plate of this Pan-Fried Potato Gnocchi on its own! It’s delicious with a sprinkling of Parmesan and cracked sea salt. You can also sub the rosemary for aromatic sage. What do you think about swapping pasta for gnocchi? Let me know in the comments section!
I tried the Pan-Fried Potato Gnocchi for a family dinner and everyone loved it. I was always afraid gnocchi was too hard to make, but this recipe was super simple. The kids helped mix the dough and they were such a big hit with our favorite sauce. Quite memorable for our meal.
Superb
Gnocchi turned out perfect!
Great recipe, made it for a family dinner. Everyone loved it
Great recipe to impress!
