Fragrant homemade gnocchi with mushrooms and herbs
Tasty gnocchi made with earthy mushrooms and fragrant thyme and parsley with a touch of Parmesan
Ingredients
- 600 g potatoes floury /starchy type
- 200 g flour
- 1 free-range egg
- 20 g dried porcini mushrooms
- 50 ml boiling water
- 40 g grated hard fatty cheese Parmesan/Asiago/Pecorino/Manchego or similar
- 2 tsp chopped parsley
- 2 tsp chopped thyme
- salt, black pepper to taste
- melted butter or olive oil to coat cooked gnocchi
Instructions
- Peel, wash, and quarter the potatoes, then cook them in salted water. Drain the potatoes, place them on the work surface, and mash them with a potato masher. Allow them to cool.
- Blend the dried porcini mushrooms into powder. Add chopped thyme and parsley and then pour boiling water and mix into a paste.
- Add one egg, porcini with herbs paste, grated cheese, and flour to the mashed potatoes. Knead the dough by hand for a few minutes, until it comes together into a uniform ball.
- From the obtained dough, tear off small pieces and roll them on the surface to create small shapes resembling small rolls (gnocchi). Alternatively, you can shape them as you prefer – larger, smaller, oval, round.
- Cook gnocchi in boiling water for about 5-7 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer them to a large bowl. Drizzle some melted butter or olive oil over gnocchi and carefully mix to coat.
- Serve gnocchi with a sauce of your choice
Notes
Please be aware that the calorie estimates provided are approximations and can vary based on factors like ingredient brands and cooking methods.
The total estimated calorie count for the entire recipe is approximately 1400 calories. Given that this recipe yields around 4 portions, each portion would contain approximately 350 calories, as a rough guideline. For precise nutritional information, consider using specific ingredient details and a nutritional calculator.
The total estimated calorie count for the entire recipe is approximately 1400 calories. Given that this recipe yields around 4 portions, each portion would contain approximately 350 calories, as a rough guideline. For precise nutritional information, consider using specific ingredient details and a nutritional calculator.