Instant Potato Gnocchi

Ingredients

1 cup mashed potato flakes

1 cup boiling water

1 eggs, lightly beaten

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon pepper

6 cups water

Pasta sauce of your choice

Grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

1. Place potato flakes in a large bowl. Stir in boiling water; add egg. Stir in flour and seasonings. On a lightly floured surface, knead 10-12 times, forming a soft dough.

2. Divide dough into four portions. On a floured surface, roll each portion into 1/2-in.-thick ropes; cut into 3/4-in. pieces. Press and roll each piece with a lightly floured fork.

3. In a large saucepan, bring water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in batches for 30-60 seconds or until they float. Remove with a slotted spoon. Serve with sauce; sprinkle with cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Fat: 2g fat (0 saturated fat)
Calories: 250 calories
Sodium: 126mg sodium
Fiber: 2g fiber)
Carbohydrate: 50g carbohydrate (1g sugars
Cholesterol: 53mg cholesterol
Protein: 8g protein.