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Instant Mashed Potato Gnocchi

MAKE IT AL FORNO–STYLE

Add Cheese and Broil

Use broiler-safe skillet. Dollop ½ cup whole-milk ricotta over tomato-basil-sauced gnocchi, sprinkle 1½ cups shredded whole-milk mozzarella over top, and broil on rack set 8 inches away from broiler element for 3 minutes. Let sit for 5 minutes, sprinkle with grated Parmesan, and serve.

WE’RE ALL FAMILIAR with spaghetti, fettuccine, and elbow macaroni, but let’s talk about an Italian dumpling that’s often overlooked in our home kitchens: potato gnocchi. Properly made gnocchi are versatile and, at their peak, offer a wonderfully light yet dense texture that pairs perfectly with all sorts of sauces and accompaniments. And these delicious dumplings can be easy to make, with a little help from our secret weapon: instant mashed potato flakes.

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