Gnocchi (Potato Pasta) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. instant potato flakes or buds
3 c. flour
1 1/2 c. water
1 1/2 c. milk
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Combine water, milk, salt in saucepan.
Bring to boil; remove from heat.
Add buds or flakes.
Let mixture cool enough so you can work in flour with hands.
Knead until all flour is worked into potato mixture.
Cut pieces, to roll, into 12 \"ropes\".
Using a butter knife cut pasta into 1/4 to 1/2-inch pieces.
Indent pasta with index finger (optional).
To cook:
Bring large pot of water to boil and 1/2 teaspoon salt if desired.
Add pasta to water, when gnocchi dumplings rise to top approximately 8 to 10 minutes, drain. Cover with favorite tomato sauce and grated cheese.
Serves 4 to 6.