Description
A luxurious meal of fluffy potato gnocchi smothered in a rich creamy sauce made from simple ingredients, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Potato Gnocchi (fresh for better texture)
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
- 1 teaspoon Rosemary (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon Parsley (chopped)
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
- Red Pepper Flakes (optional for heat)
Instructions
- Boil salted water in a pot. Add gnocchi and cook until they float, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat, then add minced garlic and sauté for about a minute.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring continuously to bring to a gentle simmer and thicken. Whisk in Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Add cooked gnocchi to the sauce, stirring gently to coat. Season with salt, pepper, rosemary, and parsley.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan, herbs, and red pepper flakes.
Notes
Use fresh gnocchi for the best texture. Adjust sauce creaminess by substituting half of the heavy cream with vegetable broth for lighter options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 50mg