Homemade Soft Potato Gnocchi

Step 1

Wash thoroughly the potatoes and put them with the peel in a large pot, full of salted water. Let them cook for about 40 minutes. Drain them and wait some minutes until theyare cooler and then peel. Mash the potatoes with (I used a fork) and add salt and nutmeg. Whisk the egg in a plate and add it to the potatoes.

Step 2

Mix the mixture for some minutes, until it will not be sticky anymore. Make a ball with the mixture and roll out into logs, about 1 inch (2-3 cm) thick. Cut them into pieces.

Step 3

Put the gnocchi on a sheet of kitchen paper and let them rest for 15 minutes. In a pot bring water to boil and cook the gnocchi until they float to the surface (2-3 minutes). Serve with a tomato sauce, or a sauce made with butter, sage and grated cheddar cheese.