Leftover Mashed Potato Gnocchi

Did you know that mashed potatoes are one of the most wasted Thanksgiving leftover? Give this recipe a try to turn your leftover mashed potatoes into delicious gnocchi pasta! Recipe below.

Leftover Mashed Potato Gnocchi

1 cup mashed potatoes
1 egg
Salt & pepper, to taste
1-2 cups of flour (all may not be needed)

1. Add mashed potatoes, egg, and a pinch of salt and pepper to a large mixing bowl.

2. Add ¼ cup of flour to the bowl and gently stir to combine. The amount of flour you need will vary based on your mashed potato recipe – I find I usually need around 1 cup to get a gnocchi consistency. I recommend adding flour ¼ cup at a time until the dough feels right. You can mix the first bit of flour in with a spoon or spatula, but after that it’s helpful to use your hands to finish mixing. When the dough is ready, it should be soft and pliable, but not sticky. Avoid overworking the dough – this can cause chewy, gummy gnocchi.

3. Lightly flour a large cutting board and a sheet pan or large plate.
Use a knife to divide gnocchi dough into 4 or 5 sections. Place one section of dough on the cutting board and use your hands to gently roll it into a long rope, a little less than 1″ thick. If the dough gets sticky as you roll it, dust it with some extra flour.

4. Use a knife to cut the rope of dough into 1″ pieces – these are your gnocchi! Transfer the cut gnocchi to your lightly floured sheet pan and repeat the rolling and cutting process with the remaining dough. If you’d like, you can roll each gnocchi across a gnocchi board or the tines of a fork to form ridges.

5. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add a generous pinch or two of salt.

6. Carefully add gnocchi to boiling water give them a gentle stir. Cook for 2-3 minutes until gnocchi float to the top of the water. Drain and toss with your favorite sauce. Enjoy!

Recipe by: https://www.lifeasastrawberry.com/lef...
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Brown Butter Sage Sauce

4 T salted butter
5 sage leaves
Salt and pepper, to taste

1. Melt the butter on medium heat until it has a golden hue. Be careful to not melt it on high or you will burn the butter!

2. Add in a pinch of salt and pepper and the sage leaves. Swirl everything until combined.

3. Add the sauce to the gnocchi. Top with fresh sage leaves and parmesan. Enjoy!