Flour gnocchi recipe

This flour gnocchi recipe is very simple, quick and with few ingredients, so it is also very economical. Although it is an easy dish to make, it is essential to respect the amounts of flour and water well for a good result. we will accompany you to learn how to prepare these popular gnocchi without potatoes step by step.

In addition to making the flour gnocchi, we will teach you how to prepare a caprese sauce to accompany them. This sauce is typical of Italy, specifically from the island of Capri, where the freshness of its ingredients takes on special relevance and give this sauce a personality that crosses borders. The traditional capresse mix has three basic ingredients: tomatoes, mozzarella and basil. It is a way that never fails and that goes well as a simple salad or, as in this case, a sauce to accompany pasta. Without further ado, read on to find out how to make flour gnocchi, quick and easy potato-free gnocchi.

Ingredients to make flour gnocchi:

• 1 liter of water
• 1 kilogram of common flour
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 pinch of pepper
• 3 ripe tomatoes
• 1 clove garlic
• 150 grams of mozzarella
• 1 handful of basil
• 1 egg

How to make flour gnocchi:

1. In a pot, bring the water to a boil with the saltand, when it starts to boil, add all the flour at once and mix.
2. Trick:To make the flour gnocchi soft, it is advisable to sift the flour before adding it.
3. Remove the pot from the heat and continue stirring the mixture.
4. Without stopping mixing, add the egg and integrate it.
5. At first, you will see that the egg does not seem to be incorporated, but keep stirring and do not add more flour because it ends up being incorporated eventually.
6. Keep stirring, you will see that in a moment all the ingredients of the flour gnocchi are incorporated and there is a dough that easily detaches from the pot.
7. Once the dough is homogeneous, it will be ready to start extracting portions, stretching them into thin rolls and cutting the gnocchi.
8. You can give the typical shape to the flour gnocchiwith gnocchi or a fork, pressing the tips on each gnocchi.
9. Now, the time has come to cook the homemade flour gnocchi.
10. To do this, put a pot on the fire with plenty of water and salt to taste. When it boils, add the gnocchi little by little and let them cook over medium-low heat.
11. The cooking time may vary depending on the size of the gnocchi, but you will know that they are ready when they float, that is, when they rise to the surface.
12. At this point, remove them with a slotted spoon and add them to a pan with the sauce or set them aside for a moment while you prepare it.
13. You can accompany your flour gnocchi with the sauce you prefer, but if you dare to try the one we propose, follow the steps below.
14. Tip:Reserve some of the water from cooking the gnocchi for the sauce.
15. To make the caprese sauce, mince a garlic clove, quarter the tomatoes, and remove the seeds.
16. In a pan with a little hot olive oil, sauté the garlic without browning it, add salt and pepper to taste, add the tomatoes and cook for a few minutes.
17. Add the gnocchi to the sauce and add tablespoons of cooking water to give it a touch of texture and flavor.
18. Also add the mozzarella cheese and chopped fresh basil. Now you can your flour gnocchi in caprese sauce.
19. This is a very simple, easy, fast and delicious common flour gnocchi recipe. This same recipe could be made with whole wheat flour and even self-rising flour.