Whether coated in sage butter, tomato sauce, or pesto, gnocchi comprise some of Italy's most comforting, satiating first courses – so much so that Roman food culture dedicates an entire day to the pasta dumplings. Plus, gnocchi is arguably the easiest pasta to make at home, a perfect means for the curious to foray into the world of fresh pasta. 

You can find the classic recipe here.  And if you'd like to add a splash of color, you can throw some other ingredients into the mix. Here's how to transform classic potato gnocchi into pleasant polychromatic darlings.