Description
Creamy Gnocchi is a rich, comforting dish made with soft pillowy gnocchi tossed in a silky garlic cream sauce. Quick, easy, and perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients
- 1 lb (500 g) potato gnocchi
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Optional: fresh spinach or mushrooms
- Optional garnish: fresh parsley or basil
Instructions
Instructions
- Cook gnocchi: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi according to package instructions until they float. Drain and set aside.
- Make sauce: In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add cream: Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add cheese: Stir in Parmesan cheese and Italian seasoning until smooth and creamy.
- Combine: Add cooked gnocchi to the sauce and toss to coat. Add spinach or mushrooms if using and cook until tender.
- Serve: Season with salt and pepper and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
For extra flavor, add cooked chicken, shrimp, or crispy bacon. You can also swap cream for half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: creamy gnocchi, comfort food, easy pasta, creamy dinner
