From the Italian for "knot in wood", these dumplings may have cheese or spinach in them
[DOC] [TLE] The King of Comfort Food: Gnocchi | ITALY Magazine [PAR] Jan 10, 2015 ... Gnocchi are a classic part of Italian cuisine, particularly in the north of ... the name 
derives from nocchio, meaning a knot in wood, while there are ... it takes 
experience and instinct to master the preparation of these fluffy pillows of potato.