Gnocchi

Directions

1. 1
   Boil unpeeled potatoes in water until tender.
2. 2
   Drain and peel. Put through ricer or mash until very smooth.
3. 3
   Heap the potatoes on a board; add half the flour and make a well in the center.
4. 4
   Drop in the egg and knead mixture into a smooth firm dough.
5. 5
   Coat board and hands with flour.
6. 6
   Break dough into large pieces and, using the palms of your hands, roll into a 3/8-inch snake.
7. 7
   Cut into 1 1/4-inch pieces and gently roll over the prongs of a fork, pressing lightly with your thumb to make the characteristic ridges.
8. 8
   They will curl a little.
9. 9
   When complete, drop a few at a time in boiling, salted water.
10. 10
    When they rise to the surface (about 3 minutes), they are done.
11. 11
    Lift out with slotted spoon and place on a heated platter.
12. 12
    When all are cooked, top with your favorite good spaghetti sauce and grated cheese.