Instant Gnocchi

Try substituting instant potatoes and ricotta to make these simple little Italian pastas and serve with favorite red sauce.

Ingredients

1 cup instant mashed potatoes
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup ricotta cheese
8 teaspoons butter, clarified
1 cup romano cheese, grated
3 cups flour

Directions

1. Prepare instant potatoes as directed on package.
2. Combine potato with eggs and salt and whip until fluffy.
3. Add ricotta cheese, butter, Romano cheese and flour. Knead until smooth.
4. Shape into 1/2″ rolls and cut into 1″ lengths. Make impression with thumb in each piece, then lightly dust with flour.
5. Drop into boiling salted water and cook only until they rise to the surface. Use a slotted spoon to remove.

tip: Before cooking, gnocchi may be flash frozen on a cookie sheet, then placed in plastic bag in freezer.