Quick Gnocchi

An easier version of an Italian favorite, using instant mashed potatoes. This recipe can easily be double, tripled, etc. I make multiple batches, and freeze. To freeze, put on cookie sheets until frozen, and then put into plastic bags. Serve with your favorite spaghetti sauce.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 15 mins
• Calories: 462 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup boiling water
• ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 cup dry potato flakes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place potato flakes in a medium-size bowl. Pour in boiling water; stir until blended. Let cool.

Step 2

Stir in egg, salt, and pepper. Blend in enough flour to make a fairly stiff dough. Turn dough out on a well floured board. Knead lightly.

Step 3

Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a long thin roll, the thickness of a breadstick. With a knife dipped in flour, cut into bite-size pieces.

Step 4

Place a few gnocchi in boiling water. As the gnocchi rise to the top of the pot, remove them with a slotted spoon. Repeat until all are cooked.