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Easy Gluten Free Gnocchi Recipe

Published: Mar 11, 2022 by Sandi Gaertner · 6 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links

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Whether you are an Italian newbie or an experienced gluten free cook, you are going to love this easy homemade gluten free gnocchi recipe! You can slather this fluffy pillow-like pasta in many different sauces for an easy dinner.

homemade gluten free gnocchi on a wooden board.

Gnocchi is a classic Italian pasta that is made with a combination of flour, egg yolks, salt, and potatoes. We used to enjoy it all of the time until we went gluten free.

Unfortunately, regular gnocchi is not gluten free so for years we didn't eat it. If you have missed gnocchi as well, you will love this easy gluten free potato gnocchi recipe!

I will share all of my tips and tricks to make the best gluten free gnocchi and share some delicious sauces to pair with the gnocchi.

If you love Italian foods as much as we do, you can check out all of my gluten free Italian recipes to get some cooking inspiration!

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  • Why this gnocchi is so good:
  • Ingredient Notes:
  • How To Make Homemade Gluten Free Gnocchi:
  • Sauces For Gnocchi:
  • Tips and Recipe FAQ:
  • Sides For Gnocchi:
  • Storage:
  • More Easy Gluten Free Italian Recipes:
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Why this gnocchi is so good:

  1. This homemade gnocchi is light and fluffy and tastes incredible.
  2. All you need are potatoes, gluten free flour, egg yolks, and salt.
  3. You can top this delicious pasta with your favorite sauce!
  4. It is not only gluten free but dairy-free gnocchi as well!

Ingredient Notes:

You do not need a lot of fancy ingredients to make gluten free gnocchi. All you need is a good gluten free flour blend, potatoes, egg yolks, and sea salt. This gnocchi is made without ricotta cheese so it is dairy-free as well as gluten-free.

  • I made this recipe using King Arthur's Measure for Measure Gluten Free Blend. I am sure other blends will work well, I just haven't tested any others yet.
  • Egg yolks - You do not need the whole egg so use your leftover egg whites to make these meringues for dessert.
  • Potatoes - I recommend using russet potatoes for making gnocchi. They have a good texture and are not waxy like other potato varieties. You can also use Yukon gold potatoes.

See the recipe card for quantities and specific directions.

How To Make Homemade Gluten Free Gnocchi:

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 400º F. Wash your potatoes and bake them for 45-50 minutes. You do NOT want to boil your potatoes when you are making gnocchi.

You need the moisture to bake out of the potatoes. You will know your potatoes are done baking when you can insert a fork in and it goes through the soft potato easily. I think they call that fork-tender.

Peel the potatoes when they are cool. Cut the baked potatoes into chunks.

HINT: You do not want to boil your potatoes when making gnocchi. You need to eliminate moisture. If you boil the potatoes, you risk your gnocchi being very mushy.

Step 2: Place a couple of cooked potatoes into a potato ricer and rice the potatoes. Repeat until you have pressed all of the potatoes through the ricer.

a bowl of riced potato shreds.

Step 3: This is what your potatoes will look like after they have been riced.

Hint: Using the potato ricer adds more fluffiness to the dough. You can use a food processor or potato masher but the texture will be a little different.

mixing up the gnocchi dough.

Step 4: Add the gluten free flour blend, salt, and egg yolks to the riced potatoes.

Step 5: Mix into a soft dough. Every gluten free flour blend may need some tweaking as far as how much flour to use.

photos of the gnocchi dough and rolling the dough.

Step 6: Place a handful of dough onto a clean surface like a silicone mat or your kitchen counter. Form a ball with the gnocchi dough.

Step 7: Divide the dough into sections and roll each section into long ropes.

A photo cutting the dough into small sections.

Step 8: Use a knife to cut gnocchi out of the dough into small sections. The length of each section is a personal preference, you can make them as long or short as you like. I made my pieces inch-sized. Repeat until you have used all of the dough.

photos showing how to roll the dough on a gnocchi board or fork.

There are two ways to get the grooves onto the gnocchi. You can use a gnocchi board or a fork. I like using the gnocchi board because it is longer and easier to roll the gnocchi on.

Step 9: To use a gnocchi board, place a piece of dough on the top of the board and gently press and roll it down the board.

Step 10: To use a fork, tip the fork upside down on the silicone mat. Place a piece of dough on the top of the fork and roll the piece down the tines of a fork. This is a little more difficult because the fork is a lot shorter.

Adding gnocchi to boiling water.

Step 11: Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the potato gnocchi a few at a time. You will notice when you first add the gnocchi, they sink to the bottom.

As they cook, they will rise up to the top of the water. Cook them for one minute longer after they rise. Use a slotted spoon to remove the gnocchi from the boiling water.

making a simple pesto sauce in a skillet.

Step 12: I decided to fancy up a jar of pesto for this recipe. I added 3 tablespoons of pesto to 4 tablespoons of butter. I melted them over medium-low heat for 5 minutes.

Top with a good sauce and lots of parmesan cheese. There is nothing like fresh homemade pasta! If you love fresh pasta too, try my homemade gluten free ravioli recipe!

Another photo of the freshly rolled gnocchi on a board.

Check out the gluten free gnocchi web story too!

Sauces For Gnocchi:

We are sauce fanatics and there are so many tasty sauces you can enjoy slathered over your gluten free potato gnocchi. Here are some of my favorites:

  • Ground Pork Pasta Sauce
  • Nut-Free Pesto
  • Gluten Free Pasta Sauce with Meat
  • Gluten Free Alfredo Sauce
  • Or keep it simple with this Gluten Free Marinara Sauce

See all of the yummy gluten free sauce recipes on my blog!

Tips and Recipe FAQ:

What flour is best for gnocchi?

I tested my recipe with King Arthur Measure for Measure. It worked well. I assume most gluten free flour blends will work well in this recipe.

Is gnocchi healthier than pasta?

Gnocchi is made with potatoes. It may be a little healthier than pasta, but not significantly.

Can you pan fry gnocchi instead of boiling?

You can definitely pan fry the gnocchi. Just toss them into the butter sauce and cook them until they are slightly crisp on the outsides.

Are gnocchi supposed to be chewy?

No, gnocchi shouldn't be chewy. The gnocchi should be pillowy soft in texture.

Can you use sweet potatoes instead of regular potatoes?

You can easily use sweet potatoes and make sweet potato gnocchi.

Can you freeze gnocchi?

This is a great recipe, but it makes a lot. you can freeze the extras in a freezer bag. It will keep fresh up to four months.

Sides For Gnocchi:

I love serving gnocchi with a salad. My Kale and Apple Salad is really popular, or you can serve it with a caesar salad.

Storage:

This pillowy gluten free gnocchi will keep fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. I recommend storing it in an air-tight container. You can also freeze the gnocchi.

a plate of gnocchi with pesto sauce.

More Easy Gluten Free Italian Recipes:

  • Gluten Free Manicotti
  • Easy Baked Ziti Casserole
  • The Best Gluten Free Pizza Recipe
  • One Pot Italian Pasta

Recipe

homemade gluten free gnocchi on a wooden board.

Easy Gluten Free Gnocchi Recipe

Sandi Gaertner
This soft, pillowy gluten free gnocchi is made with simple ingredients including potatoes, gluten free flour, egg yolks, and salt.
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Prep Time 25 mins
Cook Time 1 hr
Total Time 1 hr 25 mins
Course Meal Recipes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 servings
Calories 137 kcal

Equipment

  • Potato Ricer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Gnocchi Board

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds russet potatoes
  • 2 egg yolks
  • ⅔ cup gluten free flour blend * see note
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 400º F. Wash your potatoes and bake them for 45-50 minutes. You do NOT want to boil your potatoes when you are making gnocchi.
  • You will know your potatoes are done baking when you can insert a fork in and it goes through the soft potato easily. I think they call that fork-tender.
  • Peel the potatoes when they are cool. Cut the baked potatoes into chunks.
  • Place a couple of cooked potatoes into a potato ricer and rice the potatoes. Repeat until you have pressed all of the potatoes through the ricer.
  • Add the gluten free flour blend, salt, and egg yolks to the riced potatoes.
  • Mix into a soft dough. Every gluten free flour blend may need some tweaking as far as how much flour to use.
  • Place a handful of dough onto a clean surface like a silicone mat or your kitchen counter. Form a ball with the gnocchi dough.
  • Divide the dough into sections and roll each section into long ropes.
  • Use a knife to cut gnocchi out of the dough into small sections. The length of each section is a personal preference, you can make them as long or short as you like. I made my pieces inch-sized. Repeat until you have used all of the dough.
  • To use a gnocchi board, place a piece of dough on the top of the board and gently press and roll it down the board.
  • To use a fork, tip the fork upside down on the silicone mat. Place a piece of dough on the top of the fork and roll the piece down the tines of a fork. This is a little more difficult because the fork is a lot shorter.
  • Bring a large pot of water to boil. Add the potato gnocchi a few at a time. You will notice when you first add the gnocchi, they sink to the bottom.
  • As the gnocchi cook, they will rise up to the top of the water. Cook them for one minute longer after they rise. Use a slotted spoon to remove the gnocchi from the boiling water.
  • Top with a good sauce and lots of parmesan cheese. There is nothing like fresh homemade pasta! If you love fresh pasta too, try my homemade gluten free ravioli recipe!

Notes

You can use any gluten free flour blend for this gluten free potato gnocchi recipe. I used King Arthur Measure for Measure and had good results.
Sauces For Gnocchi:
We are sauce fanatics and there are so many tasty sauces you can enjoy slathered over your gluten free potato gnocchi. Here are some of my favorites:
  • Ground Pork Pasta Sauce
  • Nut-Free Pesto
  • Gluten Free Pasta Sauce with Meat
  • Gluten Free Alfredo Sauce
  • Or keep it simple with this Gluten Free Marinara Sauce
 

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 137kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 49mgSodium: 153mgPotassium: 478mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 66IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
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  1. Vicky Pettenati

    January 17, 2023 at 4:28 pm

    5 stars
    Made this tonight for the first time. Easier than I expected & was fantastic! I used Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour. Made a homemade Alfredo sauce & an Alfredo Pesto sauce. Will definitely be making this recipe again!

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    • Sandi Gaertner

      January 17, 2023 at 8:40 pm

      I am so glad you tried this recipe. Thank you so much for coming back to let me know you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  2. Susie Lentz

    March 12, 2022 at 12:57 am

    My gf flour does not contain Xantham gum. Should I add some to the flour, and if so, how much for the gnocchi.

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      March 12, 2022 at 10:12 am

      Hi Susie, I haven't tested this with a blend that doesn't contain xanthan gum. I would say no more than 1/2 teaspoon if you are going to add it.

      Reply
  3. Carol

    March 11, 2022 at 10:21 am

    Can the gnocchi be frozen after it’s made, but before it’s cooked?

    Reply
    • Sandi Gaertner

      March 11, 2022 at 10:27 am

      Yes! I have a big bag in my freezer right now. They are easy to freeze by placing them into a freezer bag.

      Reply

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