Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds (900g) russet potatoes, unpeeled
  • 1 teaspoon (5g) salt, plus more for boiling water
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5g) freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup (120g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup (loosely packed) fresh sage leaves
  • 1/2 cup (50g) walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup (30g) grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving (optional)
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Boil potatoes until fork-tender. Cool slightly.
  2. Pass potatoes through a ricer (or food mill) while still warm. This is key for avoiding gummy gnocchi.
  3. Gently combine riced potatoes, salt, pepper, and egg. Gradually add flour until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Be careful not to overwork!
  4. Roll dough into ropes and cut into 1-inch pieces. Optionally, roll each piece over a gnocchi board or fork to create ridges.
  5. Boil gnocchi in salted water until they float to the surface (about 2-3 minutes).
  6. While the gnocchi cooks, toast the chopped walnuts in a dry skillet until fragrant and lightly browned.
  7. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook until the butter turns brown and smells nutty, about 3-5 minutes. Add sage leaves and cook until fragrant.
  8. Gently toss cooked gnocchi with brown butter sauce, toasted walnuts, and Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan (if desired).