Although most people think potatoes when they think gnocchi, gnocchi can actually be any thick, soft pasta made from flour, semolina, eggs, cheese, breadcrumbs, potatoes or any combination thereof. The word gnoccho, where gnocchi is thought to be derived, means little lump. Not very enticing I know. Especially since gnocchi, when done well, are light, delicate and anything but lump-like. Using potatoes as a base means making gluten free gnocchi can be quite simple. So Just channel your inner nonna and get cookin'.
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