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Potato Gnocchi with Gorgonzola and Walnuts

17/11/2023

Potato gnocchi with gorgonzola and walnuts are a rich and flavorful dish, ideal for a comforting dinner. I will provide you with a classic recipe for this tasty dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg potatoes
  • 300 g 00 flour (plus a little for working the dough)
  • 1 egg
  • Salt to taste
  • 200 g sweet or spicy gorgonzola, depending on your taste
  • 100 ml cooking cream
  • A handful of shelled walnuts, coarsely chopped
  • Black pepper to taste
  • Grated Parmesan (optional, for serving)

Preparation

  1. Start by cooking the potatoes. Wash the potatoes and boil them whole with their skins in salted boiling water until tender. Then drain them, peel while still hot, and pass through a potato ricer.
  2. Allow the riced potatoes to cool slightly, then add a pinch of salt, the egg, and start incorporating the flour little by little, kneading until you obtain a homogeneous dough that is not too sticky. You may not need all the flour, so add it gradually.
  3. Cut the dough into pieces and form long ropes about 1.5 cm thick on the floured work surface. Cut into pieces about 2 cm long and, if desired, roll each gnocco on a fork or gnocchi board to create the characteristic ridged shape.
  4. Cook the gnocchi in salted boiling water. When they rise to the surface, they are ready; remove with a slotted spoon and let drain.
  5. For the sauce, melt the gorgonzola pieces with the cream in a pan over low heat until you obtain a smooth sauce. Adjust with pepper.
  6. Add the cooked gnocchi directly to the pan with the gorgonzola sauce and gently toss to coat them with the sauce.
  7. Plate the gnocchi and sprinkle with the chopped walnuts and, if desired, a bit of grated Parmesan.

Fun Fact

Gorgonzola is a PDO cheese that originates from the namesake city in Lombardy. The pairing with walnuts is not only flavorful but also nutritional: walnuts are rich in omega-3, which compensates for the saturated fat in the cheese.

Enjoy your meal! I hope this recipe helps you prepare a delicious dish and that you can enjoy every bite of the potato gnocchi with gorgonzola and walnuts.