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Add a photoThese very tasty gnocchi are made with pâte à choux—the same dough used for profiteroles, cream puffs and éclairs—that is poached and then baked. You don't need a light hand to make these, as you do for other forms of gnocchi; in fact, the dough comes together quickly in a saucepan and requires vigorous stirring.
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Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, Gruyère or Asiago cheese
Directions
- 1. In a small saucepan, combine the water, salt and nutmeg with 2 tablespoons of the butter and bring to a boil over high heat. As soon as the water boils, add the flour all at once and beat the dough with a wooden spoon until it is thick and comes away from the side of the pan. Cook, stirring to dry out the dough, about 30 seconds. Transfer the dough to a medium bowl and let cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
- 2. Beat 1 egg into the dough until incorporated. Beat in 1/4 cup of the cheese and another egg until blended, then beat in the last egg until the dough is very smooth.
- 3. Preheat the oven to 350°. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Set a bowl of ice water near the stove. With a large spatula, transfer the dough to a resealable plastic bag, pressing it into one corner. Cut off the tip of the bag; the opening should be about 1/2 inch long.
- 4. Reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer. Carefully hold the bag over the water and press out the dough, using a small sharp knife to cut it into 1 1/2-inch lengths before it drops into the pot (see Note). Simmer the gnocchi for 3 minutes. With a slotted spoon, transfer the gnocchi to the ice water bath to stop the cooking. Transfer the gnocchi to paper towels and pat dry.
- 5. Grease a 9-by-12-inch baking dish with the remaining 1 tablespoon of butter. Arrange the gnocchi in the dish and sprinkle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of cheese. Bake until puffed, about 25 minutes. Preheat the broiler. Broil the gnocchi 6 inches from the heat for 1 to 2 minutes, or until browned. Serve right away.
- Make Ahead
- The gnocchi can be prepared through Step 4 and refrigerated overnight before baking and broiling.
- Notes
- The gnocchi dough can also be shaped with 2 teaspoons.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 619g | |
| Calories 1217 | |
| Calories from Fat 595 | 49% |
| Total Fat 67.1g | 84% |
| Saturated Fat 37.53g | 150% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 758mg | 253% |
| Sodium 3510mg | 146% |
| Potassium 398mg | 11% |
| Total Carbs 98.48g | 26% |
| Dietary Fiber 3.4g | 11% |
| Sugars 1.98g | 1% |
| Protein 53.32g | 85% |
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