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Artusi’s Potato Gnocchi, an original illustrative image based on the cited recipe

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Artusi’s Potato Gnocchi

A precisely proportioned potato gnocchi recipe translated from Artusi, with its original shaping method preserved.

LunchDinnerVegetarianOne PotStovetopPublic domainHistoric recipeSource transcriptionEnglish translation
Est. prepNot stated
Est. cook10 min
Est. servesNot stated
TotalNot stated
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  • 400 grams large yellow potatoes
  • 150 grams wheat flour
  • Salted water
  • Cheese, butter, and tomato sauce for serving, optional

Historical transcription

Source method

  1. 1

    Boil or steam the potatoes and peel them while hot.

  2. 2

    Press the potatoes through a sieve, mix with the flour, and work the dough briefly by hand.

  3. 3

    Roll the dough into thin cylinders, cut into pieces about 3 centimeters long, and shape each piece with a thumb against the back of a grater.

  4. 4

    Dust lightly with flour, boil in salted water for about 10 minutes, drain, and dress as desired.

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