Potato Gnocchi

Directions

• Step 1
  Scoop the cooked potato flesh out of the skin and mash it with a fork, or put it through a potato ricer or food mill. Toss the potatoes with the flour and salt in a bowl with your hands. Use a light touch.
• Step 2
  Make a well in the center of the potato mixture and put the egg in it. Gradually incorporate the potato mixture into the egg to make a dough that comes together. Roll dough into 1" thick logs and cut 1-inch pieces off the logs.
• Step 3
  For the traditional indentations, roll each piece down the tines of a floured fork and flick it off with your thumb.
• Step 4
  Bring a pot of salted water to a boil, add the gnocchi, stir, and then cook until they float to the top, about 5 minutes.
• Step 5
  Drain the gnocchi and put them in a serving dish. Toss the gnocchi with olive oil to coat. Sprinkle the Parmesan cheese over them and serve immediately.