Gnocchi with Gorgonzola Sauce
- 2 1/4 pounds russet potatoes
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup whipping cream
- 3 cups crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (about 13 ounces)
- Chopped fresh chives
- Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- Pierce potatoes several times with fork.
- Microwave until tender, turning once, about 16 minutes total.
- Cut potatoes in half lengthwise; scoop potato flesh into bowl; discard potato skins.
- Mash potatoes until smooth.
- Mix in egg.
- Sift flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg over potato mixture; stir to combine.
- Knead gently.
- Divide dough into 8 pieces.
- Roll each piece on work surface into 1/2-inch-diameter rope.
- Cut dough into 1-inch lengths and make grooves in each piece with fork.
- Cook gnocchi in large pot of boiling salted water until gnocchi are tender and rise to surface, about 5 minutes.
- Using slotted spoon, transfer cooked gnocchi to warm platter.
- Bring cream to simmer in heavy medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Add Gorgonzola, whisking until melted.
- Spoon sauce over gnocchi.
- Sprinkle with chives and Parmesan, if desired; serve.
russet potatoes, egg, flour, salt, ground black pepper, ground nutmeg, whipping cream, gorgonzola cheese, fresh chives, parmesan cheese
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/gnocchi-with-gorgonzola-sauce-105060 (may not work)