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Presentation

A first course based on gnocchi made with potatoes, egg and flour

Ingredients

(for 6 people)

Potatoes – 1 kg (35.3 oz / ≈ 2.2 lb)

Egg – 1 large

Flour “0” (or protein-free flour) – 300 g (10.6 oz / ≈ 2½ cups)

Method

Peel the potatoes and cook them in plenty of water. Once cooked, drain well, pass through a potato masher and mix with the sifted flour and egg.

Sprinkle the work surface with flour (or protein-free flour depending on the version prepared) to prevent the dough from sticking and knead the mixture until soft.

Cut out finger-thick loaves from the dough and then cut the loaves into small pieces of 3 cm each.

Pass the fresh gnocchi on the teeth of a fork to obtain the characteristic grooves on the surface (it is not essential, but it allows you to better absorb the sauce).

Cook the gnocchi in boiling water, collecting them with a slotted spoon as soon as they rise to the surface.

The traditional Veronese Carnival recipes require that the gnocchi obtained are seasoned with a horse meat sauce.

However, they can be safely seasoned with an excellent tomato sauce.

Allergens

Potatoes: possible individual intolerance; possible reactivity in case of allergy to Gramineae, Birch, Parietaria

Egg: included among the allergens in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Flour: contains gluten from cereals included in EU Regulation 1169/2011

Protein-free flour: gluten-free

Notes

To be prepared and handled under strict hygienic conditions.

The ingredients of the dish bring the following benefits:

Protein-free flour: indicated in case of kidney failure or liver dysfunction.

Potatoes: rich in carotenoids and vitamin C, the antioxidant par excellence that fights free radicals and supports the immune and cardiovascular systems. Useful for the functioning of the liver for the supply of vitamins, mineral salts and antioxidants

Eggs: source of Vitamin E that protects the immune system from harmful fatty acids

Safety / Intended use

Product also intended for subjects with:

• Mucositis
• Xerostomia (dry mouth)
• Dysphagia
• Nausea and vomiting
• Diarrhea