Ingredients:
2.2 lbs (1 kg) of Potatoes
10.6 oz (300 gr) of Flour 00
1 egg
Salt to taste
17.6 oz (500 gr) of peeled tomatoes (for the sauce)
2 purple onions
Instructions:
1. Wash the potatoes thoroughly and place them in a pot with water to cook.
2. Once cooked, drain the potatoes and cut them in half to release steam and moisture.
3. Peel the potatoes while they’re still warm.
4. Mash the potatoes using a potato masher or sieve. Ensure they’re hot for easier mashing.
5. Add flour, egg, and salt to the mashed potatoes.
6. Knead the mixture, initially with a fork or wooden spoon, then on a floured surface with your hands, until you have a smooth dough. Avoid adding excess flour.
7. Divide the dough into small portions and shape them into sausages.
8. Cut the dough sausages into pieces about 0.8 inches (2 cm) long.
9. Shape each piece into a slightly rounded form with your hands.
10. Press each piece of dough lightly with a fork or gnocchi grater to create the classic striped texture.
11. Arrange the formed gnocchi on a floured tray or surface, spaced apart.
12. Boil the gnocchi in salted water for about 3 minutes or until they float to the surface. Then remove them with a slotted spoon.
13. Drain the cooked gnocchi and serve with your preferred sauce, such as a tomato sauce with onions and grated Parmesan cheese.