Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy goodness of Gnocchi with Cream Sauce, a comforting and satisfying Italian-inspired dish that is quick and easy to prepare. Perfect for a cozy night in or a special dinner with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
Gnocchi:
- 1 (16-ounce) package potato gnocchi
Cream Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- pinch of nutmeg (optional)
- chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Gnocchi: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the gnocchi until they float to the top, about 2–3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare Cream Sauce: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant. Add heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Serve: Toss cooked gnocchi in the sauce. Heat through and ensure the sauce coats the gnocchi. Serve warm, garnished with parsley and extra Parmesan.
Notes
- Enhance with cooked mushrooms, spinach, or sun-dried tomatoes.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
