Best Kittencals Easy Gnocchi Recipes

EASY POTATO GNOCCHI

Steps:

• Cook potatoes (with their skin on) in boiling water until tender. Allow the cooked potatoes to cool slightly, then carefully peel while holding potato with a kitchen mitt.
• While still hot, puree potatoes through a ricer, food mill, or hand style cheese shredder and shred them into a large mixing bowl and allow to cool completely before proceeding. You can 'flip' the bowl to toss the potatoes to help them cool. Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil.
• Add the cheese, flour, salt, and pepper and toss again by 'flipping' the bowl (similar to sauteeing a pan over a flame).
• Add in the egg and mix by hand to form a smooth, slightly sticky dough. Briefly knead the dough to incorporate the flour, being careful not to overwork. Cut the dough into 6 equal pieces and return them to the bowl.
• Working in close proximity to the stove, lightly flour your hands, and have a fork ready. Roll each piece (one at a time) into a long rope, about 1/2-inch in diameter, flouring your hands lightly only if needed. Slice the ropes into pieces 1-inch pieces.
• Holding one piece at a time, gently press and roll the balls of dough against the back tines of a fork so slight indentations are formed (dip the back of the fork tines in flour as needed). Repeat with each piece of dough either keeping the pieces on the counter (or you can drop them right off the fork into the boiling water as you make them).
• Gently drop the gnocchi into boiling water and wait for them to rise to the top. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes more then remove the cooked gnocchi with a slotted spoon or skimmer. Pour sauce over top and serve.

KITTENCAL'S EASY GNOCCHI

Steps:

• Boil water in a medium pot until at a light simmer.
• Meanwhile pour about 3-4 tablespoons oil in a medium bowl.
• Place the instant potato flakes, garlic powder and salt in a medium bowl; add in hot water and stir with a spoon until thickened (about 1 minute).
• Mix in beaten eggs until combined.
• Add in 1-1/2 cups flour and mix well to create a manageable dough (if the mixture seems too moist add in a small amount more of flour until the dough holds together, you may need up to 2 cups flour).
• Using hands gently knead the dough until smooth.
• Using floured hands pinch off a little over 1 tablespoon of dough then roll into a ball or desired shape (at this point you may freeze).
• Drop into the simmering water until they rise to the top (this will only take about 2-3 minutes).
• Remove with a slotted spoon and place into the oiled bowl.

KITTENCAL'S GRILLED ZUCCHINI

Steps:

• Slice the zucchini into 1/2 to 3/4-inch slices (or as desired).
• In a large bowl whisk together the salad dressing with olive oil and minced garlic.
• Place the zucchini slices in the bowl and toss to coat.
• Place on a plate, then sprinkle with freshly ground black pepper.
• Allow to sit at room temperature for 10 minutes.
• Place onto a hot grill.
• Grill for about 4-5 minutes or until nice grill marks appear and the slices are slightly limp.
• Remove to a plate then sprinkle lightly with kosher or table salt.

KITTENCAL'S CHILI SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• In a large skillet cook the ground beef with green bell peppers, onions, garlic, celery and jalapeno peppers stirring with a wooden spoon until beef is no longer pink; drain.
• Add in the chili powder, cumin and beef bouillon powder; cook stirring with wooden spoon for another 5 minutes, or until the ground beef is well browned.
• Add in tomatoes with juice, beans with juice, crushed tomatoes and taco sauce; cook uncovered over low heat breaking up the tomatoes with a spoon for about 1-1/2-2 hours, season with lots of salt and black pepper (you can really simmer this for as long as you want to over low heat until as thick as you like, just make certain to simmer it uncovered, the longer you cook the chili the richer and thicker it will be!).
• Divide the cooked pasta in bowls, then ladle the chili mixture on top, then sprinkle with grated cheese.
• Delicious!