Wash, peel, and cube potatoes.

Boil the potatoes in salted water in a covered pot until tender.

Drain the potatoes, reserving a small amount of hot water.

Place the hot, cooked potatoes on a flat surface and mash thoroughly.

Add flour to the mashed potatoes and mix well to form a soft, elastic dough.

Knead the dough, adding reserved hot water if needed, until pliable.

Continue kneading until the dough is smooth and elastic, about 5-8 minutes.

Use as little additional flour as possible during kneading.

To shape the gnocchi, break off small pieces of dough.

Roll each piece into a pencil-thick strand using your palm.

Cut the strands into pieces about 3/4 inch long.

Shape each piece by pressing lightly with your index finger and pulling it toward you to create a curl.

Bring salted water to a boil.

Add the gnocchi to the boiling water and cook rapidly, uncovered, until tender.

Cook for approximately 10 minutes or less.

Drain the gnocchi, top with your favorite sauce, and serve.