Turn Leftover Mashed Potatoes into Delicious Homemade Gnocchi: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Turn Leftover Mashed Potatoes into Delicious Homemade Gnocchi:

By: The Feisty Italian

A Step-by-Step Guide

Ever found yourself staring into the fridge, unsure of what to make for dinner? You find a container of leftover mashed potatoes! Hooray! Upon further inspection, you realize it isn’t quite enough to make it a “round two” meal. Instead of tossing it back into the fridge to be inevitably thrown into the trash, transform it! Homemade gnocchi is the solution to the “leftover blues.”


Yes, you read that correctly friend! Mashed potatoes can be transformed into delicious gnocchi. It is a total game-changer. Follow my step-by-step process to create your own delicious pillowy pockets of goodness!


Okay, let’s get started. First things first, gather all your ingredients and your trusty stand mixer. Into the mixing bowl, combine the leftover spuds, 2 cups of flour, and 2-3 eggs (you may need an extra egg depending on how much leftover potatos you have). Season with salt and pepper to taste. Using the paddle attachment, mix it until a dough forms.


Once the dough forms, dust your work surface with flour and turn out the dough. Knead the dough until it is smooth. Now, to shape it. I cannot stress this enough, it does not need to be perfect. Use a bench scraper to divide the dough into smaller, more manageable pieces. Then, roll out each piece into a log shape, just like you would a piece of play-doh. As evenly as you can, cut the log into even pieces with the bench scrape. Finally, transfer the gnocchi to a floured baking dish as you go. Be sure to dust or roll each piece in the flour to prevent clumping.


Now, let’s cook! Bring a pot of salted water to boil. *Bonus tip: To avoid the gnocchi from sticking to the bottom of the pot, keep them moving in the pot. Once the pasta floats to the top, they’re done. Using a spider utensil or a slotted spoon, transfer to a large bowl. Here’s where you can get creative-add whatever sauce you choose your fresh pasta. Whether it’s pesto, alfredo, or classic marinara, it is sure to hit the spot! Bonus tip: add ¼ cup of pasta water to the bowl before serving-it helps the pasta and sauce marry and slightly thicken the sauce. 


And there you have it! A delicious homemade meal that you and your loved ones will be asking for again and again. It is a simple and satisfying meal that is sure to impress any dinner guest. Buon Appetito!

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