Cauliflower Gnocchi

A light and healthy gnocchi alternative replaces potatoes with cauliflower, perfect for serving with your preferred pasta sauce.

Category Tags:

Pasta

Cuisine Tags:

Italian

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Instructions

  1. Start boiling a large pot of salted water.

  2. Trim cauliflower into florets, chop stems, then pulse in a food processor to a rice-like consistency.

  3. Transfer the riced cauliflower to a clean towel and vigorously squeeze out as much water as possible.

  4. In a large bowl, combine beaten egg, mozzarella, Parmesan, and salt. Add the squeezed cauliflower and stir well.

  5. Gradually add flour, stirring until the mixture forms a dough that holds together when pinched; add more flour if necessary.

  6. Shape the dough into an 8-inch log using plastic wrap, then wrap and chill for at least one hour.

  7. While the water boils, divide the chilled dough log in half. Roll each half into a 1-inch diameter log, then cut into 1/2-inch chunks and shape each piece into gnocchi using damp hands.

  8. Test cook one gnocchi in the boiling water until it floats to the surface, about 1-2 minutes, then remove.

  9. Cook the remaining gnocchi in batches, ensuring they fit in a single layer, and keep cooked gnocchi warm in a 200F oven.

  10. Serve the hot gnocchi with your desired sauce and toppings.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 254 kcal
Carbohydrate: 17 g
Cholesterol: 71 mg
Fiber: 8 g
Protein: 17 g
Saturated Fat: 5 g
Sodium: 577 mg
Sugar: 7 g
Fat: 15 g
Unsaturated Fat: 0 g