Creamy parmesan gnocchi
In 15 minutes or less, this delicious gnocchi cooked in a parmesan sauce makes a quick, delicious, and comforting dish perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
 | 20 oz (600 g) of any type of dry packaged gnocchi |
 | 1/2 cup of grated parmesan cheese |
 | 1 teaspoon of dried parsley |
For the sauce:
 | 1 cup of any type of heavy cream or crême fraïche |
 | 1 tablespoon of garlic powder or flakes |
 | 1 tablespoon of butter |
 | 2 cups of low sodium chicken or vegetable stock |
 | Pinch of salt and pepper |
How to make this creamy parmesan gnocchi
- Heat the chicken stock in a pot or skillet.
- Cook the gnocchi in the hot stock over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until tender.
- Reserve ¼ cup of the starchy cooking liquid, then drain the gnocchi.
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and fry the gnocchi for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Add the reserved cooking liquid, cream, Parmesan cheese, and spices.
- Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring until the sauce thickens.
- Serve warm.
The ultimate comfort food, who is going to refuse a steaming dish of creamy gnocchi smothered in parmesan cheese?
With tender potato gnocchi coated in heavy cream, garlic, butter, and freshly grated Parmesan cheese, the result is filled with cheesy goodness in every bite.
You can pair it with a crisp salad or roasted vegetables for a well-balanced meal.
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 20 oz of gnocchi (600 g)
- 1/2 cup of grated parmesan
- 1 tablespoon of butter
- 1 cup of heavy cream
- 2 cups of low sodium chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon of garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon of dried parsley
- pinch of salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a pot or skillet, heat the chicken stock.
- Once hot, add the gnocchi and cook for 3-4 minutes on medium heat until cooked.
- Put aside 1/4 cup of the starchy cooking water, and drain the rest of the gnocchi.
- In the skillet on medium heat, add the butter and fry the gnocchi for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Add back the starchy cooking water, along with the cream, parmesan cheese and spices and cook for another 5 minutes until thickened.
- Serve while warm.
Nutrition
Please note: We are not certified nutritionists and these estimates written and produced for entertainment purposes only.
What to serve with it?
This creamy gnocchi goes with just about anything, but why not consider a spinach caesar salad or apple feta salad with red onion. You can also serve it with a starter like this air fryer parmesan calamari.
How to store it?
If you wish keep this creamy gnocchi in the fridge, it is best to keep the gnocchi and sauce separately. Cooked gnocchi is best when it is dry, as it looses its texture and becomes mushy in the liquid is added.
Cook each separately and let them cool, and then store the gnocchi and sauce separately in an airtight glass jars.
