Gnocchi (n: pronounced N’YAW-kee) originated in Northern Italy as a dish for Italian peasants that was not only easy to make with ingredients that were readily available but was also inexpensive and delicious.
The name gnocchi is derived from the Italian word "nocca" which mean knuckle. It refers to the shape of the pasta which looks like a small knuckle.
Potatoes Eggs Flour Salt
Boil & mash potatoes
Let cool
Add beaten eggs
Add flour
Mix the dough
Roll dough into a rope
Cut into 1/2" pieces
Add to boiling water
Cook about 5 minutes
Remove and serve