Ingredients
Directions 17 steps | 55 Minutes
Prepare the potatoes. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Stab each potato with a fork multiple times and place them on a sheet pan.
![Potato Gnocchi with Butter and Herbs Recipe: Prepare the potatoes.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1654094364/recipes/DSC03308_62977a1b8fac2.jpg)
Drizzle a little bit of canola oil over the potatoes and bake until fork-tender, about 1-2 hours, depending on the size of the potatoes. (See notes 1.)
![Potato Gnocchi with Butter and Herbs Recipe: Drizzle a little bit of canola oil over the potatoes and bake until fork-tender, about 1-2 hours, depending on the size of the potatoes.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1654094384/recipes/DSC03317_62977a2f914b5.jpg)
Once the potatoes are done, use a paring knife to immediately peel the skin.
![Potato Gnocchi with Butter and Herbs Recipe: Once the potatoes are done, use a paring knife to immediately peel the skin.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1654094426/recipes/DSC03333_62977a59ef913.jpg)
Pass the skinless potato through a food mill, ricer or fine mesh strainer. Cool slightly.
![Potato Gnocchi with Butter and Herbs Recipe: Pass the skinless potato through a food mill, ricer or fine mesh strainer.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1654094429/recipes/DSC03340_62977a5cbae3b.jpg)
Prepare the gnocchi dough. Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. On a floured work surface, form a large mound with the prepared potatoes.
![Potato Gnocchi with Butter and Herbs Recipe: Prepare the gnocchi dough.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1654094477/recipes/DSC03344_62977a8d09c0e.jpg)
Put a generous pinch of salt onto the potato and create an indentation in the center of potato mound, like a volcano. Place the egg yolks in the indentation.
![Potato Gnocchi with Butter and Herbs Recipe: Put a generous pinch of salt onto the potato and create an indentation in the center of potato mound, like a volcano.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1654094514/recipes/DSC03348_62977ab1e2c51.jpg)
Top with two tablespoons of flour.
![Potato Gnocchi with Butter and Herbs Recipe: Top with two tablespoons of flour.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1654094538/recipes/DSC03350_62977ac91b760.jpg)
Begin to knead the dough together, only add more flour as needed to keep the dough from becoming too wet. The ratio should be more potato than flour.
![Potato Gnocchi with Butter and Herbs Recipe: Begin to knead the dough together, only add more flour as needed to keep the dough from becoming too wet.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1654094592/recipes/DSC03351_62977affb542a.jpg)
Bring the dough together into a ball and knead for about 5 minutes, going back and forth. If it sticks to the counter, add a touch more flour underneath. The dough ball should be beige with a small tint of yellow. Once the dough comes together, cover and let it rest for about 10 minutes.
![Potato Gnocchi with Butter and Herbs Recipe: Bring the dough together into a ball and knead for about 5 minutes, going back and forth.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1654094603/recipes/DSC03355_62977b0a46542.jpg)
Shape the gnocchi. Divide the dough into two to three manageable pieces. Shape each piece into a ball.
![Potato Gnocchi with Butter and Herbs Recipe: Shape the gnocchi.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1654094639/recipes/DSC03361_62977b2e2a29b.jpg)
Roll out a dough ball with both hands into a long rope that is about ½ inch in diameter.
![Potato Gnocchi with Butter and Herbs Recipe: Roll out a dough ball with both hands into a long rope that is about ½ inch in diameter.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1654094651/recipes/DSC03362_62977b3b039c1.jpg)
Use a floured bench scraper or butter knife to cut each rope into ½ inch pieces.
![Potato Gnocchi with Butter and Herbs Recipe: Use a floured bench scraper or butter knife to cut each rope into ½ inch pieces.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1654094660/recipes/DSC03364_62977b43609de.jpg)
Roll each piece into little balls and then run the back of a fork across each ball to create the grooves. Make sure to keep gnocchi slightly floured. (See notes 2.)
![Potato Gnocchi with Butter and Herbs Recipe: Roll each piece into little balls and then run the back of a fork across each ball to create the grooves.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1654094705/recipes/DSC03378_62977b70af9d1.jpg)
Cook the gnocchi. Place the potato gnocchi into the boiling salted water. The gnocchi is done when it floats, about 2-3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and shake off excess water and place onto a sheet pan.
![Potato Gnocchi with Butter and Herbs Recipe: Cook the gnocchi.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1654094743/recipes/DSC03386_62977b96ee792.jpg)
Heat a non-stick saute pan until hot. Add one tablespoon of canola oil and the drained gnocchi in a single layer making sure each gnocco is separated. Let cook, undisturbed, for 1 minute then sauté until golden brown.
![Potato Gnocchi with Butter and Herbs Recipe: Heat a non-stick saute pan until hot.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1654094765/recipes/DSC03394_62977bac62df7.jpg)
Finish by tossing the gnocchi with one tablespoon of butter. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
![Potato Gnocchi with Butter and Herbs Recipe: Finish by tossing the gnocchi with one tablespoon of butter.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1654094788/recipes/DSC03398_62977bc32adfe.jpg)
Garnish with minced parsley for color. Enjoy!
![Potato Gnocchi with Butter and Herbs Recipe: Garnish with minced parsley for color.](https://res.cloudinary.com/hz3gmuqw6/image/upload/c_fill,w_941,f_auto,q_10/v1654094826/recipes/DSC03414_62977be935285.jpg)
Notes:
- If desired, potatoes can be cooked ahead of time.
- Uncooked gnocchi can be frozen to be cooked at a later date.
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