Herbed Gnocchi with Mushrooms
Ingredients
For the Gnocchi: 3-4 russet potatoes (2-2 1/2 pounds)
1 egg (beaten)
2 tsp. salt
2 cups flour
1 1/2 tbsp. Italian herbs (Gourmet Garden)
For the Mushrooms: 10 ounces of mushrooms (exotic or reconstituted dry) I used King Oyster & Shitake
2 cloves of garlic (minced)
Fresh rosemary (stalk and leaves)
Olive oil for frying (and to oil the bowl)
Salt & pepper (to taste)
2 ounces of butter (softened)
Fresh grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Preparation
1
For the Gnocchi: Preheat oven to 375ยบ F
2
Wash potatoes, prick several times all over with a fork, place on baking sheet and bake for 1-1/2 hours
3
When cooked, remove from oven and cut in half lengthwise and let cool slightly
4
When potatoes are still warm, using a box grater, grate them into a bowl (but not the skin)
5
Add the egg, salt and Italian herbs
6
Mix to just combine
7
Sprinkle 1/2 the flour onto your counter (save a bit of flour for rolling later)
8
Place the potato mixture onto the flour
9
Flatten slightly with your hand, add flour on top (small amounts at a time) and incorporate into mixture
10
Keep adding flour to the potatoes to form a dough (pressing down and folding several times)
11
Once dough is formed, shape it into a ball
12
Divide ball into 3
13
Roll each section into a 3/4 inch rope (use some of the leftover flour to prevent sticking)
14
Using a pastry scraper (or knife) cut each rope into 1 inch pieces, and set on a floured baking sheet until ready to cook
15
For the Mushrooms: Clean and slice mushrooms
16
In a frying pan heat 1 tbsp. olive oil over medium heat
17
Add the mushrooms and cook for 2 minutes
18
Add garlic, 2 stalks of rosemary, and cook for 5 minutes
19
Season with salt and pepper and set aside till ready to use
20
To cook the Gnocchi: Bring a pot of water to a boil
21
Add gnocchi pieces gently to the boiling water and cook for approximately 2 minutes, stirring gently (they should float to the top)
22
Using a slotted spoon, remove gnocchi from water and place in an oiled bowl
23
In a non-stick frying pan, heat 1 tbsp. of olive oil over medium heat
24
Add gnocchi, and brown on all sides
25
Add 1 tbsp. of rosemary leaves and butter
26
Add the cooked mushrooms
27
Cook for approximately 1 more minute (to heat the mushrooms)
28
Place into serving bowl
29
Add some freshly grated black pepper
30
Garnish with freshly grated cheese
31
ENJOY!!
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About
Herbed Gnocchi with Mushrooms is easier to make than you think. Nothing beats making fresh pasta at home.
Other Names:
gnocchi, potato gnocchi
Yield:
4-6 servings
Added:
Wednesday, October 19, 2016 - 5:24am
