Potato Gnocchi with Sage Butter

Method

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1. Bake the potatoes whole, unwrapped, at 200°C / 400°F for 60 to 75 minutes until completely tender. Do not boil them.

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2. Halve them the moment they come out and scoop the flesh straight into a ricer while still steaming hot, pressing it onto a clean work surface in a loose, fluffy layer. Let the steam escape for 5 minutes.

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3. Scatter over the flour, salt and nutmeg, then drizzle on the egg yolk. Fold and press with a bench scraper just until a soft dough comes together — 30 seconds, no kneading.

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4. Cut the dough into six pieces. Roll each into a 2 cm rope on a floured surface and cut into 2 cm pillows.

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5. Roll each pillow down the back of a fork or a gnocchi board to make ridges, which hold the sauce. Lay them on a floured tray.

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6. Melt the butter in a wide pan over medium heat. Let it foam, subside and turn hazelnut brown, about 4 minutes, then add the sage and fry for 30 seconds until crisp. Take off the heat.

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7. Boil the gnocchi in well-salted water in two batches. They are done 30 seconds after they float, roughly 90 seconds total.

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8. Lift them straight into the sage butter with a slotted spoon along with a splash of cooking water, toss to coat, and serve with Parmigiano and black pepper.

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Chef’s Tips

• Test one gnocco before shaping the whole batch. If it disintegrates, work in another 20 g of flour.
• The dough should feel tacky, not smooth. Smooth dough means too much flour and heavy gnocchi.
• Uncooked gnocchi freeze perfectly on the tray, then bag them — cook from frozen, adding 30 seconds.

Pairing Suggestions

• A light Pinot Grigio or Dolcetto
• Roasted butternut squash or wilted spinach on the side
• Affogato for dessert

Storage & Reheating

Cooked gnocchi keep 2 days refrigerated; pan-fry them in butter rather than reboiling. Raw gnocchi freeze for 2 months.

Common questions

Nutritional Highlights

Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.