If you’re making homemade gnocchi, you could just roll and boil them as-is—but why settle for plain when you could have perfectly ridged, sauce-catching bites? Enter the gnocchi board—also known as a gnocchi paddle or rigagnocchi.
This simple, affordable gadget adds texture, tradition, and a whole lot of authenticity to your pasta. It’s the kind of old-school tool that never goes out of style.
What Is a Gnocchi Board?
A gnocchi board is a small, rectangular paddle with ridges carved into its surface. Usually made of wood (sometimes plastic), it’s designed for shaping gnocchi and other doughs by rolling them along the board’s ridges to imprint a pattern.
This isn’t just about looks—those little ridges serve a very important function: holding onto sauce like a pro.
What Can You Use a Gnocchi Board For?
Gnocchi
After cutting your dough into bite-sized pieces, roll each one over the board with your thumb or finger to create ridges and a slight curve.
Garganelli
This lesser-known pasta shape is made by wrapping square pasta sheets diagonally around a dowel and rolling over the board to form tubes.
Textured Cookie Dough
Yes—you can even use it for imprinting texture on shortbread or sugar cookies.
Mini Decorative Touches
Great for pressing patterns into mini pie crusts or homemade crackers.
Benefits of Using a Gnocchi Board
Better Sauce Gripping
The ridges on gnocchi help capture every drop of sauce—making each bite more flavorful.
Classic Homemade Look
That rustic, handmade finish is what makes fresh gnocchi feel authentic.
Easy to Use
No learning curve—just roll and press. It’s fun, fast, and incredibly satisfying.
Compact & Affordable
Takes up no space in your kitchen, and most boards are inexpensive but long-lasting.
Fun for the Whole Family
It’s a great tactile experience that kids and adults alike enjoy.
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