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Pan Fried Gnocchi


Serves: 2


I N G R E D I E N T S
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 lb fresh or package pre made gnocchi
Parmesan cheese (optional)


I N S T R U C T I O N S
Heat the oil in a large heavy based frying pan, over a medium high heat.

Add the gnocchi and pan fry 5-6 minutes tossing regularly until the gnocchi crisps and lightly browns. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and serve.

Other Serving Suggestions:
Serve with a light tomato sauce.

Gnocchi, pronounced [NYOH-kee, NOH-kee] is a small dumpling made from potatoes, flour and eggs.  The name translates literally to "a stupid person" but the reason for the reference is unclear.  Gnocchi, an Italian specialty, is served with a variety of sauces including a simple butter and parmesan, pesto, gorgonzola cream or a light marinara  Read more about Gnocchi including recipes, history and more.

 

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Pumpkin Gnocchi - served with Parmesan cheese or Truffle Butter.

Pan Fried Gnocchi - Use fresh or pre-made gnocchi.

Gnocchi all Sorrentina - by chef Mario Batali. The sauce is a simple tomato and basil and served with buffala mozzarella

Chestnut Gnocchi - served with
fresh chanterelles, shallots and thyme.

Gnocchi in Gorgonzola Sauce - potato and spinach gnocchi with a gorgonzola cream sauce.

Potato gnocchi - by chef
Michael Chiarello

Polenta Gnocchi - served with sage and butter.

Ricotta Gnocchi - serve with butter and Parmesan or a light tomato sauce.


Spinach Gnocchi - Recipe for Gnocchi, Spinach, ricotta, flour:

Sweet Potato Gnocchi - serve with butter or cream sauce.

Gnocchi alla Romana - fresh gnocchi, baked and sprinkled with cheese.

 
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