Chestnut Gnocchi with Robiola Bosina Cheese Sauce Recipe

One of our all time favorite pastas to make from scratch? Gnocchi! This twist made with chestnut flour and a creamy cheese sauce is inspired by one of our favorite restuarants in Turin, Italy.

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Prep Time 1

Cook Time 1 25

resting time 20

Total Time 2 45

Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Main, Noodles, Sauces, Side

Cuisine Italian

Diet Vegetarian

Servings

Calories 477 kcal

Ingredients

2 pounds Russet potatoes scrubbed (about 4 medium potatoes)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chestnut flour
1 large egg beaten
2 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
6 ounces soft-ripened cheese, such as Explorateur, Reblochon, Robiola Bosina, or Taleggio
3/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions

Bake The Potatoes: Heat the oven to 400°F and arrange a rack in the middle. Pierce the potatoes all over and place in the oven; bake until tender when pierced with a fork, about 55 minutes. While the potatoes are baking, combine flours in a bowl and whisk to break up any lumps. Set aside.
2 pounds Russet potatoes
Rice The Potatoes: When the potatoes are ready, remove from the oven and set aside until cool enough to handle. Meanwhile, combine egg, salt, pepper, and nutmeg and whisk until thoroughly mixed. Scoop out potato flesh and immediately pass through a ricer.
1 large egg, 2 teaspoons kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Make The Chestnut Gnocchi Dough: Mound riced potatoes on a clean, dry surface and form a well in the middle. Add egg mixture to the well and, using your hands, mix just until evenly incorporated, about 2 minutes. Add flour in two parts and mix just until incorporated, about 2 to 3 minutes total. (Don’t overmix or you’ll end up with tough pasta.)
Shape dough into a flat disk, cover with plastic wrap, and let rest 15 minutes.
1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup chestnut flour
Form The Gnocchi Pasta: Divide dough into 8 even pieces and lightly roll hands back and forth over each piece to form a long rope 1/2 inch in diameter. Cut ropes crosswise into 1-inch gnocchi. Lightly flour your forefinger, your thumb, and the tines of a salad fork.
Using your thumb, lightly press the cut side of the gnocchi into the back of the fork tines, then roll/flick it off with your forefinger; your thumb will leave a concave impression that’s handy for holding sauce. Place the gnocchi on a parchment-lined baking sheet and keep at room temperature until ready to cook.
Cook The Gnocchi: Bring a large pot of heavily salted water (it should taste like sea water) to a boil over high heat. Add gnocchi (make sure the pot isn’t crowded—you’ll need to do this in batches) and cook until they float to the surface, about 30 seconds. Continue to cook until al dente and the raw flour flavor is gone, about another 30 seconds. Remove gnocchi with a slotted spoon and set aside. Repeat with remaining gnocchi.
Make The Robiola Bosina Cheese Sauce: Meanwhile, combine cheese and cream in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, whisking frequently, until cheese is melted and smooth, about 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low to keep the sauce warm while the gnocchi cook.
Once all the gnocchi aree cooked, add them to the cheese sauce and gently stir to coat. Serve immediately.
6 ounces soft-ripened cheese, such as Explorateur, Reblochon, Robiola Bosina, or Taleggio, 3/4 cup heavy cream

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Nutrition

Calories: 477kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 14gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 986mgPotassium: 736mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 663IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 107mgIron: 3mg

Keyword chestnut pasta, northern italian recipe