Do you often like to order gnocchi as an entrée while dining at a restaurant? Many of you also like to cook it at home. There are many variations of the dish. Gnocchi is typically served with tomato sauce or pesto, butter and cheese. For those of you who are not very familiar with the Italian treat, gnocchi is not pasta! Even though, most Americans are still hooked to pasta, gnocchi is especially popular in Brazil and its neighboring countries! It resembles tiny dumplings of potato and is a treat to your taste buds. Did you know? 'Gnocchi' literally means 'dumplings' in Italian! And, it has been around since the 12th century, long before pasta. Hence, it is quite popular in Middle Eastern countries. You would also be surprised to know that originally, gnocchi was not served with potatoes. There are so many varieties of gnocchi that are now available like gnocchi with chicken, spinach gnocchi, bread crumbs gnocchi, mushroom gnocchi and gnocchi in Gorgonzola sauce. But, do you know that this tasty dish is packed with calories? Do you know how many calories are in gnocchi served on your plate? Since there are many variations of gnocchi, each recipe has a different calorific value, depending on its ingredients. Let's take a step further and understand the nutritional value of gnocchi for your health apart from being mouth-watering.
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