To make potato gnocchi and achieve the best results, it is important to choose the right type of potato. The potato needs to be floury, with minimum water content. The best are old Russet potatoes, low in water and high in starch. Round (white or red) or Yukon potatoes would be too waxy, which would make the gnocchi either too heavy or too gummy, or would cause them to break apart in the boiling water.
Gnocchi Class
Gnocchi is the name for a variety of thick, soft noodles or dumplings. They may be made from semolina, ordinary wheat flour, potato, bread crumbs, or similar ingredients.
Gnocchi are eaten as entrées , alternatives to soups or pasta. They are widely available dried, frozen, or fresh in vacuum sealed packages in supermarkets and specialty stores. Classic accompaniments of gnocchi include tomato sauces with cheese.
Class Menu
Cucumber, tomato and boccocini salad
with extra virgin olive oil and balsamic vinegar served with freshly made focaccia
Potato gnocchi
served with napolitana pasta sauce with chicken and pork
Choux pastry
filled with Italian custard cream