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Gnocchi with a twist

by Gugu Mhlungu
gnocchi

You don’t have to eat out to enjoy delicious comforting gnocchi. Ntwenhle Gcabashe shows you how to whip it up at home. Picture Dylan Swart

Prep time: 15 minutes

Cooking time: 2 minutes

Serves: 3

  • 1kg potatoes, cooked and mashed
  • 3 cups cake flour, sifted
  • Handful fresh thyme, chopped
  • 1 egg
  • Salt and pepper
  • Water, for boiling
  • Basil pesto, for serving
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
  • Fresh micro leaves, for serving
  1. Mix potatoes, flour, thyme and egg in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper. 
  2. Transfer onto a lightly floured surface and knead until soft.

3. Roll out dough to form a thin sausage

4. Cut into small pieces with a knife.

5. Boil water and add dough pieces. Boil for 2 minutes or until cooked through.

6. Serve with pesto, cheese and micro leaves.

SEE ALSO: Tomato and chicken pasta

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