Chestnut Gnocchi with Robiola Cheese Sauce Recipe
- 2 pounds russet potatoes, scrubbed (about 4 medium potatoes)
- 1 cup 00 flour or all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup chestnut flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 6 ounces Robiola Bosina cheese
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- Heat the oven to 400 degrees F and arrange a rack in the middle.
- Pierce the potatoes all over and place in the oven; bake until tender when pierced with a fork, about 55 minutes.
- While the potatoes are baking, combine flours in a bowl and whisk to break up any lumps.
- Set aside.
- When the potatoes are ready, remove from the oven and set aside until cool enough to handle.
- Meanwhile, combine egg, salt, pepper, and nutmeg and whisk until thoroughly mixed.
- Scoop out potato flesh and immediately pass through a ricer.
- Mound riced potatoes on a clean, dry surface and form a well in the middle.
- Add egg mixture to the well and, using your hands, mix just until evenly incorporated, about 2 minutes.
- Add flour in two parts and mix just until incorporated, about 2 to 3 minutes total.
- (Dont overmix or youll end up with tough pasta.)
- Shape dough into a flat disk, cover with plastic wrap, and let rest 15 minutes.
- Divide dough into 8 even pieces and lightly roll hands back and forth over each piece to form a long rope 1/2 inch in diameter.
- Cut ropes crosswise into 1-inch gnocchi.
- Lightly flour your forefinger, your thumb, and the tines of a salad fork.
- Using your thumb, lightly press the cut side of the gnocchi into the back of the fork tines, then roll/flick it off with your forefinger; your thumb will leave a concave impression thats handy for holding sauce.
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- Place the gnocchi on a parchment-lined baking sheet and keep at room temperature until ready to cook.
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water (it should taste like sea water) to a boil over high heat.
- Add gnocchi (make sure the pot isnt crowdedyoull need to do this in batches) and cook until they float to the surface, about 30 seconds.
- Continue to cook until al dente and the raw flour flavor is gone, about another 30 seconds.
- Remove gnocchi with a slotted spoon and set aside.
- Repeat with remaining gnocchi.
- Meanwhile, combine cheese and cream in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Cook, whisking frequently, until cheese is melted and smooth, about 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low to keep the sauce warm while the gnocchi cook.
- Once all the gnocchi are cooked, add them to the cheese sauce and gently stir to coat.
- Serve immediately.
russet potatoes, flour, flour, egg, kosher salt, ground white pepper, ground nutmeg, bosina cheese, heavy cream
Taken from www.chowhound.com/recipes/chestnut-gnocchi-with-robiola-cheese-sauce-11165 (may not work)