Gnocchi

Directions

1. 1
   Boil the whole potatoes until they are soft (about 45 minutes). While still warm, peel and pass through vegetable mill or a meat grinder onto clean cutting board.
2. 2
   Fill a large pasta pot 2/3 with water on stove to boil.
3. 3
   Similar to how you make regular pasta, make a mound of the potatoes with a well in the center, the sprinkle with all the flour. Place egg and salt in center of well and using a fork, stir into flour and potatoes. Once egg is mixed in, bring dough together, kneading gently until a ball is formed. Knead gently another 4 minutes until ball is dry to touch. Do not overwork or the gnocchi will be tough.
4. 4
   Divide into two balls of dough and one out roll out into 3/4-inch diameter ropes of pasta then cut into 1-inch long pieces. Roll the pieces with fork to create ridges on the sides of the gnocchi. Drop these pieces into boiling water and cook until they float, roughly 1 minute. Strain out of water with a slotted spoon and place in a bowl with olive oil, tossing a bit to avoid sticking.
5. 5
   Repeat with remaining dough. Serve hot with your choice of sauces.