Easy Homemade Potato Gnocchi

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   Boil water in a pot.

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   Peel the potatoes and cut into bite-sizes.

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   Soak the potatoes in water.

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   When the water boils, add a pinch of salt and cook the potatoes until soft.

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   When cooked, drain in a colander.

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   Transfer into a bowl and mash with a masher.

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   When mostly cooled, add the flour and knead well with your hands.

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   Gather the gnocchi dough together.

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   Divide into 4 equal portions and shape into long sausage shapes.

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    Cut into 1.5 - 2 cm rounds.

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    Roll up the cut pieces into a ball.

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    Press onto the back of a fork to flatten and make grooved patterns on their surfaces.

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    Do the same for both sides.

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    Boil some water in a pot, and cook the gnocchi.

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    When the gnocchi floats to the top, drain in a colander.

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    [ Meat sauce: ] Mince the onion and garlic.

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    Spread some oil in a frying pan and saute the garlic until fragrant.

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    Add the onion and mixed ground meat, and saute well over medium heat.

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    When cooked, add all ingredients and simmer to reduce until thick.

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    Add the cooked gnocchi into the frying pan with the meat sauce and bring everything to a simmer to finish.

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    Serve with grated cheese, basil, black pepper, or tabasco to your liking.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.