Microwave Gnocchi
Set aside 20 minutes to make these from scratch
Makes enough for: 2 people
Ingredients
- 400 g potatoes
- 32 g flour, plus extra for dusting
- salt and freshly ground black pepper to season
- 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
- semolina for the gnocchi
- water and salt for cooking
Method
- Prick the potatoes using a sharp knife and place into a microwave safe dish
- Microwave for 10 minutes on 900W
- Remove from the microwave and cut the potatoes in half
- Push through a ricer, discarding the skins, back into the dish you used to cook them in
- Season generously and mash using a fork
- Add the flour and egg and lightly mash to combine
- Turn out onto a lightly floured surface, knead gently to bring together and divide the dough in 2
- Roll out each piece until 2cm thick and cut into 3cm pieces
- Place the gnocchi onto a dish towel dusted with semolina
- Bring a large pot of water to the boil, add salt to taste and drop the gnocchi into the water
- Boil for 2 minutes, remove from the water and add to a sauce of your choice