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Gnocchi
Soft and mild, with a starchy, faintly potato-forward taste.
Lens analyzedGnocchi are soft, pillowy dumplings usually made from potato and flour, shaped into small ridged ovals and boiled briefly until they float. Packaged shelf-stable versions are vacuum-sealed and cook in just a couple of minutes, unlike dried pasta shapes that need longer boiling.
Where it comes from
Gnocchi developed in Italian regional cooking, with potato-based versions becoming common only after the potato spread to Europe from the Americas in the 16th century; earlier versions were made from bread or semolina instead. Shelf-stable packaged gnocchi became a supermarket staple more recently, letting cooks skip hand-rolling the dough.
Buying it
Check the ingredient list for potato content and whether the package needs refrigeration or sits shelf-stable, since both types are sold side by side. Squeeze the package gently — the gnocchi inside should feel soft and pliable, not hard or dried out.
Storing it
Unopened shelf-stable gnocchi keeps in the pantry for up to a year; once opened, refrigerate and use within a few days, or freeze if you won't finish the package soon.
Keeps about 1 year in the pantry.
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