DUMPLINGS ITALIAN STYLE -
GNOCCHI
 
2 1/2 c. boiled potatoes, mashed
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. flour
1 c. grated Parmesan cheese
Italian style tomato sauce

Place mashed potatoes, eggs, and salt in mixing bowl and mix thoroughly. Add 1 1/2 cups flour, mixing well. Place dough in floured board and add rest of flour. Knead dough for 3 or 4 minutes. If dough becomes too sticky, sprinkle board with more flour. Cut dough into 6 pieces.

Roll dough into long sausage-like strips and cut into pieces 2/3 inch long. Sprinkle dumplings with flour. Have ready a large pan with 8 quarts of boiling water and remove with strainer when they rise to top. Place in hot serving dish and repeat operation until all dumplings are cooked. (Keep water boiling during whole process.) Add sauce to dumplings and 2/3 of cheese, mixing well. Sprinkle rest of cheese on top. Serves 4-6.

 

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