What is gnocchi?
Gnocchi · Italian
Soft Italian dumplings, usually made from potato and flour, served like pasta with butter, tomato or pesto.
What it tastes like
Pillowy and tender with a slight chew, mild enough to carry any sauce. Pan-fried ones get crispy edges.
Where you’ll see it
Italian pasta sections, with brown butter and sage, sorrentina style with tomato and mozzarella, or made from ricotta or squash.
Related words
- gnudi
- spätzle
- pierogi