As gnocchi are known to be ornery, the key to getting pillowy lightness with these Italian dumplings is to add only enough flour to bring the dough together. The first thing you’ll notice with this dish is probably the rich sauce, then you’ll bite into the sublime dumplings.

Makes: 4 servings
Time: About 2 hours

Ingredients

• 1 ½ pounds starchy potatoes (like…