Maffei Potato Gnocchi

Maffei Potato Gnocchi, soft and full-bodied, capture the flavor and taste of the sauce.

The Maffei pasta factory. Our story begins in a small village bakery, in the middle of the last century, in the eyes of a child who watches his grandfather's skilled hands work the fresh pasta. It is here that Savino Maffei, the founder of the company, learns the secrets of an ancient technique that will fascinate him for life and which will lead him, a few years later, to increase his experience in the kitchens of the ships of the Italians who emigrated to Australia. Just when many were deciding to leave, the young Maffei chooses to return and open a small laboratory in his native Barletta, where he begins to produce orecchiette and cavatelli. It is the dawn of a business, the beginning of a wonderful family story.

The gnocchi is a type of Italian “pasta” traditionally made from a mixture of mashed potatoes, flour, and sometimes eggs. The dough is typically rolled into a rope, cut into small pieces and then shaped, often with the tines of a fork, to create ridges that can hold the sauce. Gnocchi is a versatile dish and can be seasoned with various sauces, such as tomato sauce, pesto, brown butter and sage, or creamy sauces. It is a popular food in Italian cuisine and is enjoyed in many parts of the world.