Gnocchi

These are little potato/pasta dumplings. I had a little trouble forming these with the fork, and was really worried about how they would turn out. But once I bit into them, I was amazed at how good they were. You should try them. From Everyday Pasta

2 baking potatoes, about 12 oz. each
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. fresh ground pepper
3/4 c. flour

microwave the potatoes in the microwave until tender. (don't forget to pierce them first).While still warm cut in half and scoop out the flesh into a large bowl. Mash well and add egg, salt and pepper. Sift flour over mixture and stir just until blended.

Scoop out a large spoonful and roll into a half diameter rope. Cut into 1 inch pieces. Now this next part was tricky. Roll each piece over the tines of a fork. If you mess up it will still taste good.

In two batches, cook in a large pot of boiling, salted water until they rise to the surface, about 3 minutes.