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April 9, 2020

All About Gnocchi – Podcast Episode 4

Broccoli rabe and ricotta gnocchi with a gorgonzola cream sauce

You may already know and love these delicious little pillows of heaven or you may know nothing about them. Either way today’s Flavor of Italy podcast episode 4 tells you All About Gnocchi from its history and tradition to how to make this luscious dish – and more.

A Little Bit about the History of Gnocchi

Where does the word gnocchi come from? Read here for the word origin.
Gnocchi date back to Roman times but potato gnocchi only date back to the 16th century.
Why do Romans eat gnocchi on Thursday?

Gnocchi Recipes using all kinds of delicious ingredients

A few delicious gnocchi recipes to try:

Potato Gnocchi with a rich tomato sauce

Beet and Ricotta Gnocchi with Wilted Arugula & Toasted Walnuts

Broccoli Rabe Gnocchi with a Gorgonzola Sage Sauce.

Potato Gnocchi with Mussels and Clams

Beet and ricotta gnocchi with wilted arugula and toasted walnuts

Useful  (dare I say essential?) Tools for Gnocchi Making

A Potato Ricer
A Gnocchi Board
A Large Fine Mesh Sifter
A Large Spatula
A Teardrop Strainer

Are you interested in Gnocchi Cooking Classes?

Try either a One Day Italian Cooking Class when you’re in Rome or schedule your own private cooking class in your own home.

In today’s episode we mention this great cooking school in Frederick, Maryland: The Kitchen Studio Cooking  School.

Making gnocchi in a Flavor of Italy Cooking Class

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