Make your own homemade fluffy cauliflower gnocchi with a simple step by step tutorial! This delicious recipe is ideal for serving in place of traditional pasta!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Ingredients
1 lb cauliflower florets
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 small egg (or 1/2 large)
1 tsp salt
1/3 cup shredded Parmesan
4 tbsp unsalted butter
1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
Zest of 1 lemon
Instructions
Steam cauliflower florets for 10 minutes until tender. Set aside to cool.
Drain excess liquid, then using a ricer or cheesecloth, squeeze out as much liquid as possible.
In a large bowl, mash the cauliflower well, then combine with cheese, flour, salt, and egg and mix until a dough begins to form. Using a food processor makes this easier to manage.
Dust a clean work surface with a generous amount of flour, then roll the dough into a log.
Cut the log into two sections.
Roll each section into a rope about 1" in diameter.
Cut into small pieces 1" to 1 1/2" wide.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the gnocchi for 3-4 minutes then drain.
In a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat, then add in the gnocchi and cook for 4-5 minutes stirring regularly, until golden.
Mix in chopped thyme and lemon zest.
Serve with additional Parmesan shredded on top.
Notes
Season with preferred herbs or serve with any pasta sauce.