Jul 14 2026
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Potato Gnocchi Recipe

Inspired by The Waterboy
Time1h 30m
Serves4

Ragu Bolognese, Sautéeed Mushrooms, Parmigiano Reggiano

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Ingredients

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Gnocchi

Ragu Bolognese

Sautéed Mushrooms

Garnish

Method

Preparing the Gnocchi

  1. 1

    Cook the Potatoes

    Boil the potatoes in salted water until fork-tender, approximately 20 minutes. Drain and let cool slightly.

  2. 2

    Make the Dough

    Peel the potatoes and mash them in a bowl. Add the flour, egg, and salt. Mix until a dough forms, then knead gently until smooth.

  3. 3

    Shape the Gnocchi

    Divide the dough into sections and roll each into a rope about 1/2 inch thick. Cut into 1-inch pieces and shape each piece with a fork.

Making the Ragu Bolognese

  1. 4

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced onion, carrot, and celery. Sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

  2. 5

    Cook the Meat

    Add ground beef and cook until browned. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.

  3. 6

    Simmer the Sauce

    Pour in the red wine and let it reduce slightly. Add crushed tomatoes, salt, pepper, oregano, and basil. Simmer for 30 minutes.

Sautéing the Mushrooms

  1. 7

    Cook the Mushrooms

    In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and garlic. Cook until mushrooms are browned, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt, pepper, and parsley.

Bringing it All Together

  1. 8

    Cook the Gnocchi

    Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add gnocchi and cook until they float to the surface, approximately 2-3 minutes. Drain.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Plate the gnocchi, top with Ragu Bolognese, sautéed mushrooms, and a generous sprinkle of grated Parmigiano Reggiano.

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