Italian cuisine, famous for its diversity and flavor, gives us a culinary gem that has stood the test of time: gnocchi. What at first was simply a solution to the shortage, has become a typical dish on the table of many homes.
In northern Italy, during the Middle Ages, monks were looking for an economical and abundant alternative to enrich their diet, and thus the potato, a gift from the New World, allowed them to create the recipe for gnocchi. Its preparation is very simple, and it is made up of three key ingredients: potatoes, flour and eggs; From there, everything is up to the creativity of the cook. It is a versatile dish that adapts to different flavors and preparations, served with tomato sauce, pesto and even simple butter works to complement this meal.
There is a charming tradition associated with this pasta that is celebrated in several countries and consists of cooking them on the 29th of each month to attract good luck and prosperity. The legend surrounding this practice says that, after the Italian emigration to South America, Italians prepared this meal at the end of the month because it was made up of cheap ingredients. Later, the custom was added by the oldest immigrants to place a coin under the plate of the newer ones, with the idea of being able to give them a hand until they received their salary.
Gnocchi is not only a delicious dish, but also a link to history and culture. If you dare, you can prepare them next 29th.
