We’re in autumn, the season of chestnuts, would you like to make a recipe where they are the stars?
The first recipe that comes to mind is the Chestnut Gnocchi Recipe, easy to prepare.
The sauce for chestnut gnocchi is a simple butter and sage sauce.
But if you’re really in the mood for indulgence, I recommend a cheese sauce that will lift your spirits 😉
I use cheese in risotto with chestnuts, and I choose taleggio. For more details, see my recipe on the blog: Chestnut and Taleggio Risotto
Chestnut Gnocchi is an autumn dish that we can easily prepare at home with just a few simple steps.
Just like the ingredients are few.
The Chestnut Gnocchi Recipe is a fun variation of classic potato gnocchi, to make when you want a particular taste, different from the usual.
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4 people
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Autumn
Ingredients
for Chestnut Gnocchi Recipe
- 10.5 oz potatoes (boiled)
- 1.25 cups chestnut flour
- 1 pinch fine salt
- 1 egg
Preparation
To prepare the chestnut gnocchi, first boil the potatoes in a large pot;
Cook until soft;
Mash the hot potatoes in a bowl;
Add the egg and a pinch of salt;
Gradually add the chestnut flour and mix with a fork;
Continue kneading with your hands until you get a smooth and compact dough;
Take pieces of the dough and form logs about 0.75 inches;
Cut the log to obtain gnocchi;
Cook in boiling salted water for about 5 minutes or until the gnocchi float to the surface;
Melt the butter with sage in a pan;
Add the gnocchi to the butter with sage and toss;
Serve hot with a sprinkle of cheese.
Store in the refrigerator for 2/3 days in an airtight container.
FAQ
questions about Chestnut Gnocchi
Can chestnut gnocchi be frozen?
Chestnut gnocchi can be frozen. Just place them on a tray and leave them in the freezer until they harden. Once frozen, store them in food bags and leave them in the freezer;
Can I mix chestnut flour with all-purpose flour?
If you don’t like the strong flavor of chestnut flour, you can mix it with another type of flour.
