Homemade Cauliflower Gnocchi

Homemade Cauliflower Gnocchi

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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 484kcal

Ingredients

• 1 lb. cauliflower florets
• 2 eggs
• 4 cups flour, divided
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. pepper
• 3 tbsp. butter
• 2 sprigs fresh rosemary optional

Instructions

1. Boil cauliflower florets for about 15 minutes, until very soft. Cool completely.
2. If using a potato masher: first, make sure you have a potato masher with holes. The wire ones will not work here. Place the cauliflower florets into a medium bowl and mash until smooth.
3. If using a food processor: place the cauliflower into the food processor and pulse until smooth. It should take about 1 minute.
4. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
5. To the pureed cauliflower, add the eggs, flour, salt, and pepper. Start mixing it all together with your hands, until a dough forms.
6. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 3-4 minutes, adding more flour if the dough feels too soft. Shape the dough into a ball, then cut it into 4 equal pieces.
7. Working 1 piece at a time, cut it in half again, then roll out a rope about 3/4 inch in diameter. Press it slightly with your hands, and slice each rope into ½-inch pieces.
8. Place the gnocchi into the boiling water. Stir gently. Once the gnocchi float to the surface, cook for 1 more minute.
9. Drizzle them with melted butter and serve. Or melt the butter in a large skillet. Add two springs of rosemary and cook for 30 seconds. Then, add the cooked gnocchi. Fry for about 5 minutes, until the gnocchi turn golden. You can also serve these gnocchi with your favorite sauce instead (read more in the “How to Serve Gnocchi” section).

Notes

Freshly boiled with melted butter. Just toss the gnocchi with melted butter and you are all set! You can serve them with some sour cream on the side.
With caramelized onions. In Ukraine, we cook the onions in butter and oil, until they are golden and soft, and toss the gnocchi in this goodness. It’s very tasty!
Sear them in butter. You can brown them in butter just like I did. I like to fry the gnocchi a bit because this adds some extra flavor, texture, and color. Feel free to add some fresh rosemary, thyme, or sage to the butter.
With your favorite sauce. Toss the gnocchi in Marinara, Alfredo, Pesto, Bechamel, or Vodka Sauce.

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