Gnocchi

Directions

1. 1
   Peel, quarter, and boil the potatoes.
2. 2
   Mash the potatoes.
3. 3
   Put them in a bowl and refrigerate at least over night.
4. 4
   In a larger bowl, place the COLD mashed potatoes.
5. 5
   Add the exact same amount of flour as potatoes.
6. 6
   (Use the bowl as the measuring instrument.
7. 7
   ).
8. 8
   Add the remaining ingredients.
9. 9
   Knead into a soft dough.
10. 10
    Add flour if the dough is too sticky.
11. 11
    Separate the dough into four balls.
12. 12
    Cover with a clean dish cloth and let rest.
13. 13
    Break a piece off of one ball.
14. 14
    Roll into a long snake about 1/4 inch thick.
15. 15
    Cut into pieces about 1/2 to 3/4 inch long.
16. 16
    Place each gnocchi on a cookie sheet, and then freeze.
17. 17
    After the gnocchi are frozen, fill plastic containers with the frozen gnocchi.
18. 18
    They will keep in the freezer for about 4 months.
19. 19
    To cook:.
20. 20
    Drop individual gnocchi in boiling salted water.
21. 21
    Let them boil, gently, after they come to the top of the water for about 2 minutes.
22. 22
    Remove from the water with a slotted spoon.
23. 23
    Place in a heated Pyrex baking dish, cover with tomato sauce, and then bake in the oven for 10 minutes.