Gnocchi (Potato Balls) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 lb. potatoes
2 egg yolks, beaten
2 Tbsp. salt
1 c. sifted flour
1/4 c. butter, melted
boiling water
1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Boil and mash potatoes.
Add egg yolks and 2 tsp. salt, beating well.
Add melted butter. Then, add flour gradually, adding enough so a dough is formed.
Knead dough until smooth. Break off pieces and curl on the tines of a fork.
Add the remaining salt to a large pot of boiling water.
Drop gnocchi into the pot, a few at a time.
When they come to the surface, remove and drain.\tKeep warm.
Place in serving dish.
Pour hot tomato sauce over and sprinkle with grated Parmesan or Romano cheese.