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Gnocchi

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Also known as: potato gnocchi, gnocco

Italian dumplings traditionally made from potatoes and soft wheat flour; dough, size and shape differ from region to region.

Gnocchi are a typical dish of Italian culinary tradition. In different regions they can differ in dough, size and shape. De Cecco describes its gnocchi as made from the classic recipe that combines selected potatoes and soft wheat flour.

The regional list of traditional agri-food products (PAT) of Emilia-Romagna (24th revision, 2024) includes several kinds: gnocchi (gnocc) for the provinces of Piacenza and Modena, potato gnocchi (gnocco di patate) for Parma and Forlì-Cesena, and breadcrumb gnocchetti (pisarei) for Piacenza.

De Cecco states that its packaged gnocchi cook in 2 minutes. Its 500 g range includes gnocchi di patate, chicche and tronchetti.

De Cecco suggests serving gnocchi with ragù or pesto alla genovese, with creamy cheese sauces, or more simply with melted butter, sage and parmigiano.

Facts

Raw materialPotatoes and soft wheat flour
RegionItaly; regional variants (Emilia-Romagna PAT)
Duration2 min (De Cecco, packaged)
Main useRagù, pesto, cheese sauces, butter and sage

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How it connects to Pasta

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Frequently asked questions

How long do you cook gnocchi?

De Cecco states 2 minutes for its packaged gnocchi; for other products follow the packet.

What are gnocchi made of?

Traditionally of potatoes and soft wheat flour, as in De Cecco's classic recipe. The dough differs by region: the Emilia-Romagna list also includes breadcrumb gnocchetti (pisarei).

What do you serve with gnocchi?

De Cecco suggests ragù, pesto alla genovese, creamy cheese sauces, or melted butter, sage and parmigiano.

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What to read next

  • 🍅 Gnocchi alla sorrentina — A dish from Campania in the Accademia Italiana della Cucina recipe: boiled gnocchi baked briefly with thick tomato sauce, Parmigiano Reggiano, sliced fiordilatte and basil.
  • Granoro Gnocchi e Chicche — Granoro potato gnocchi and small chicche made from steamed Italian potatoes and durum wheat semolina grown in Italy.
  • Spätzle — Egg noodles of irregular shape with a rough, porous surface, whose dough goes straight into boiling water; "Schwäbische Spätzle" is an EU protected name.
  • 🥚 Chicken egg — The egg of the domestic hen: in pasta it gives yellow colour, an elastic dough and protein, and in the EU it must be highlighted on labels as an allergen.
  • Bürger Gnocchi — Bürger fresh potato gnocchi with 80% potato: classic, mini, with pumpkin, spinach, beetroot or sweet potato, and filled versions.

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