Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
3 pound

baking potatoes

peeled and riced

6 unit

egg yolks

lightly beaten

3 cup

all-purpose flour

plus more for dusting

1.5 cup

Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

freshly grated

4 tsp

kosher salt

1 tsp

freshly ground pepper

0.25 tsp

freshly grated nutmeg

3 unit

tomatoes

grated

1 pound

fresh chorizo

casings removed

2 tbsp

extra-virgin olive oil

1 unit

yellow onion

minced

1 unit

carrot

coarsely grated

2 unit

garlic cloves

minced

1.5 tbsp

tomato paste

0.5 cup

dry white wine

1 unit

bay leaf

1 tbsp

sugar

2 cup

chicken stock

0.25 cup

Parmigiano-Reggiano

freshly grated, plus more for garnish

1.5 tsp

oregano

minced, plus sprigs for garnish

1 pinch

crushed red pepper

for garnish

1 pinch

salt

1 pinch

black pepper

Step 1
~5 min

Preheat oven to 400°F.

Step 2
~5 min

Prick potatoes with a fork and wrap in foil.

Step 3
~5 min

Bake potatoes until tender, about 1 hour.

Step 4
~5 min

Let potatoes cool slightly, about 10 minutes.

Step 5
~5 min

Peel and cut potatoes into large chunks.

Step 6
~5 min

Rice the potatoes onto a work surface (about 6 cups).

Step 7
~5 min

Spread the potatoes into a 10x18-inch rectangle.

Step 8
~5 min

Top with egg yolks, flour, cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

Step 9
~5 min

Chop ingredients together with a pastry scraper.

Step 10
~5 min

Knead gently until dough forms a smooth ball.

Step 11
~5 min

Cut into 8 wedges and cover with a towel.

Step 12
~5 min

Dust baking sheets with flour.

Step 13
~5 min

Roll a wedge into a 3/4-inch-thick rope (18 inches long).

Step 14
~5 min

Cut the rope into 3/4-inch pieces and transfer to the baking sheet.

Step 15
~5 min

Repeat with remaining dough.

Step 16
~5 min

Refrigerate gnocchi for at least 30 minutes.

Step 17
~5 min

Grate tomatoes coarsely in a bowl; discard skins (about 1 3/4 cups puree).

Step 18
~5 min

Cook chorizo in a skillet, breaking up clumps, until browned (8-10 minutes).

Step 19
~5 min

Remove chorizo from skillet and set aside.

Step 20
~5 min

Heat olive oil in the skillet.

Step 21
~5 min

Add onion, salt, and pepper; cook until golden (5-7 minutes).

Step 22
~5 min

Add carrot and garlic; cook until softened (2 minutes).

Step 23
~5 min

Stir in tomato paste.

Step 24
~5 min

Deglaze skillet with white wine, scraping up browned bits.

Step 25
~5 min

Cook until wine reduces by two-thirds (3 minutes).

Step 26
~5 min

Return chorizo to the skillet with tomato puree, bay leaf, sugar, and chicken stock.

Step 27
~5 min

Bring to a boil, then simmer until sauce reduces by half (45 minutes).

Step 28
~5 min

Stir in cheese and oregano; season with salt and pepper.

Step 29
~5 min

Keep the sauce warm.

Step 30
~5 min

Cook gnocchi in batches in salted boiling water until tender (6 1/2 minutes per batch).

Step 31
~5 min

Gnocchi will float to the top after 1-2 minutes; continue cooking.

Step 32
~5 min

Transfer gnocchi to a warm platter with a slotted spoon.

Step 33
~5 min

Spoon chorizo sauce on top and garnish with cheese, oregano sprigs, and red pepper flakes.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Ensure potatoes are dry before ricing to prevent sticky gnocchi.

Don't overwork the gnocchi dough.

Adjust spice level of chorizo sauce to taste.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Gnocchi can be made ahead and frozen.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad

Serve with crusty bread for dipping

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Green Salad with Vinaigrette
Garlic Bread

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy/Spain

Cultural Significance

Fusion of Italian and Spanish culinary traditions.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Family Gatherings
Holidays

Occasion Tags

Weekend Dinner
Family Meal
Special Occasion

Popularity Score

70/100

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