Gnocchi ?

1. What is gnocchi? An italian dumpling.

2. Where did gnocchi originate? Northern Italy

3. Name three varieties of gnocchi? What makes these varieties different? Potato gnocchi,
Parisian gnocchi, Ricotta gnocchi. Potato is when the dough is made of mashed potatoes
mixed with flour and egg and piped into boiling water, Parisian gnocchis shape, and
Ricotta gnocchi is made from ricotta cheese and is drained to mix with flour and egg and
shaped then boiled.

4. What is balsamic vinegar made of? Balsamic vinegar is made of crushed stems, seeds,
and skins.

5. Why is balsamic vinegar added to the sauce? to balance the acidity of the sauce, which
makes it sweeter.