12/12/2023
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The gnocchi (pronounced nyok-ee) go way back to Roman times. They were made from semolina dough. But it didnβt become the potato dumplings we know today until the 16th century when potatoes were introduced to Europe.
The most common way to prepare gnocchi today is to combine mashed potatoes with flour, forming balls of dough. The gnocchi dough is usually rolled out, then cut into small bite-sized pieces, each individually pressed with a fork or a cheese grater to produce the ridges on one side. The purpose of these grooves is to enable each dumpling to hold the sauce and taste more flavourful.
At Leonardo, we make make our Gnocchi in house and toss it in the most delicious Pesto sauce. Come try it this week.