Classics Made Easy

 It used to be that gnocchi were hard to make. it involved boiling potatoes then mashing them with flour and egg to form ropes. These were cut into bite sized pieces and then stamped with a fork to form little grooves. Then there was a drying period where they would be laid out on a table or  even a bed(!) to dry. Not anymore. Thank heavens for modern day gnocchi.

I realized the ease of these when I made two of Lidl's I stand gnocchi and sauce for Sunday supper.

This was an easy  cook without boiling water for seven minutes before adding already made ones and a delicious porcini mushroom sauce.

The four packets were added at the same time and left to boil for another seven to ten minutes then simmered for an additional five.

What I loved is that I made a whole pot of gnocchi and sauce for under half an hour . it wasn't any labor involved. Just occasional stirring to prevent the little puffs from sticking together.

The results were just as good as my Mom's Nonna;s  and great aunt's. This was a creamy warm dish,perfect on a rainy Sunday in May. It was filling and delicious.I will be trying their four cheese variety next.

Nothing beats homemade, that's true. Yet Lidl's instant gnocchi is worth trying. It's flavor and satisfaction in less than half an hour.