Gnocchi is both a pasta and potato.
Gnocchi is a type of pasta and a dumpling that is made primarily from potatoes.
The gnocchi pasta is a traditional Italian pasta shape although it's made from potatoes instead of wheat flour and is not thinly shaped or hollow like other types of pastas.
Gnocchi is also considered to be a dumpling because it has a potato based composition.
The Middle East is where Gnocchi originated and has been a traditional Italian pasta since the Roman Times.
Gnocchi is also healthier than pasta that is made from refined flour as it's made with just potatoes and water and has a low glycemic index.
To cook Gnocchi.
Drop the gnocchi pasta into a pot of boiling water, and cook the gnocchi pasta until they float to the surface, about 2 minutes.
Once they rise to the top give them another 20 seconds before removing with a slotted spoon.
Then serve the gnocchi pasta with any of your favorite pasta sauces or simply with brown butter.
Gnocchi goes well with a wide range of sauces which include a basic and comfortable marinara sauce, a bright and herbaceous pesto, or a rich and decadent variation in the form of a creamy Gorgonzola sauce.
For a nutty and fragrant side dish, try brown butter with sage sauce.