Gnocchi

Quick meaning: Gnocchi is a noun meaning Italian pasta-like dumpling(s) made of potato or semolina.

Meaning

Italian pasta-like dumpling(s) made of potato or semolina.

Example Sentences

Test one gnocchi by placing it in a large pot of rapidly boiling lightly salted water.

Silky, feather-light and with an other-worldly texture, home-made gnocchi is one of the most spoiling things you can make for someone, yet it is surprisingly simple to put together, especially when just for two.

Dip each gnocco into the flour, shaking off excess. Carefully lower the gnocchi, one at a time, into the simmering water. Cook a few at a time since they must not touch each other while cooking. The gnocchi will be cooked when they rise to the surface; this should take 2 to 3 minutes, depending on the gnocchi.

Word Forms

• gnocchis
• gnocco

Synonyms for gnocchi

Depending on context, synonyms include macaroni.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include gnocchetti, gnudi, malfatti, strangolapreti, noodle, agnolotti.

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