Creamy Mushroom Gnocchi
Creamy Mushroom Gnocchi is a comforting dish that brings together fluffy gnocchi and a rich, velvety mushroom sauce. The earthy flavors of sautéed cremini mushrooms and aromatic garlic create an irresistible meal that’s perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions. With its impressive presentation and delectable taste, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb fresh gnocchi
- 8 oz cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley or basil, chopped
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil or butter. Add sliced mushrooms and sauté until golden brown (about 5-7 minutes).
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to low, pour in heavy cream while stirring gently. Let the sauce simmer for about five minutes until slightly thickened.
- Season with salt, pepper, and chopped herbs; mix well.
- In another pot, boil salted water and add gnocchi once boiling. Cook until they float (about 2 minutes), then drain.
- Toss drained gnocchi into the mushroom sauce until well coated. Serve with extra Parmesan cheese on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, consider adding spinach or kale to the sauce.- Experiment with different mushrooms like shiitake or portobello for varied tastes.- Substitute half-and-half for heavy cream if you prefer a lighter dish.