Tisha's Gnocchi

Here is the way I make gnocchi (Italian potatoe dumplings). This dish is fun to entertain with because it isn't something people eat every day, and it is pretty inexpensive to make. So if you want to impress your husband, wife, girlfriend, boyfriend, or friend (or you just want to eat something extra delicious) make these.

3 medium potatoes (baked)
1 can chicken broth
1 cup skim milk
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups whole wheat flour (use more as needed)
1 jar chunky spaghetti sauce
1 green pepper cut into strips
parmesan cheese (to sprinkle on top)

1. Bake the potatoes. Do NOT peel the potatoes. Cut the potatoes into pieces and mix with the chicken broth and milk until you have smooth mashed potatoes. Add more milk as needed.
2. Start boiling water in a stock pot or other large pot.
3. Add white flour to the potatoes and mix. Add whole-wheat flour and mix. Continue adding more whole wheat flour until you have a uniform and tender dough. The dough should not be sticky. If the dough is sticky add more flour.
4. Divide the dough into 4 sections. Roll each section into a long skinny rope (about 3/4-inch thick). Then cut each rope into 3/4-inch pieces. Take each piece and roll it into a little ball. Push your thumb into the center of each ball to make a little dent.
5. Drop the balls into boiling water. The balls will fall to the bottom of the pan. When balls float to the top of the pan they are done. Remove the cooked balls from the water and put in a strainer. Leave them in the strainer for 2-3 minutes to let excess water run off. Repeat until all the dough is cooked.
6. Transfer gnocchi to a serving dish and cover with heated marinara sauce. Top with the green pepper and parmesan cheese.