Potato Gnocchi

My daughter requests this often. I make bigger batches and freeze for future dinners.

• Ready In: 1 hr 35 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  lb  hot potato, peeled, cubed, cooked and drained (save cooking water)
• 2  cups flour
•  salt
•  tomato sauce, for serving
•  parmigiano-reggiano cheese, for serving

Directions

1. Mash hot potato on flat work board or table.
2. Add flour on top and mix well to make a soft and elastic dough.
3. On floured surface, knead dough well until it's pliable, 5 - 10 minutes.
4. Try not to use too much additional flour.
5. Add some reserved hot water if needed.
6. Make one large ball.
7. Break off small pieces at a time and roll into long strips.
8. Cut into 1 inch pieces.
9. Press middle of each piece with 2 fingers and roll toward yourself to curl gnocchi.
10. Cook in boiling water for a couple of minutes, until tender.
11. Drain and serve topped with tomato sauce and grated cheese.