Only 2 minutes to perfect cooking! 500g Gnocchi is a typical Italian potato-based fresh pasta Store in a cool, dry place Once opened, keep refrigerated for max 3 days Gnocchi is a typical Italian potato-based fresh pasta that can be either homemade or industrially manufactured. In the culinary arts, the word gnocchi refers to a type of Italian dumplings made from potatoes and flour. The word "gnocchi" means "dumplings" in Italian. The use of potatoes is a relatively recent innovation. Potato gnocchi are especially popular in Abruzzo, Friuli Venezia Giulia and in a few provinces of Lazio. The best are made with red potatoes.