Description
Silky parmesan mushroom gnocchi brings Italian comfort straight to your kitchen. Creamy sauce, tender potato dumplings, and earthy mushrooms create a luxurious dinner experience you’ll savor with pure culinary delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 grams) potato gnocchi
- 1 lb (454 grams) mixed mushrooms (cremini, shiitake, or oyster), sliced
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (100 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- A pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare a skillet with olive oil over medium-high heat, introducing sliced mushrooms and sautéing for 5-7 minutes until achieving a rich golden-brown caramelization.
- Incorporate minced garlic and butter into the skillet, allowing them to meld together for 1-2 minutes while seasoning with salt and pepper. Transfer the mushrooms to a separate plate.
- Bring a pot of salted water to a rolling boil, carefully dropping gnocchi and cooking for approximately 2-3 minutes until they float to the surface. Drain and reserve.
- Create the sauce foundation by melting butter in a saucepan over medium heat, introducing minced garlic and allowing it to become aromatic.
- Gently introduce heavy cream and broth into the saucepan, bringing the mixture to a delicate simmer while stirring intermittently.
- Gradually integrate grated Parmesan cheese, whisking until the sauce transforms into a velvety consistency. Optional nutmeg can enhance depth, with salt and pepper adjusting the final flavor profile.
- Reunite the cooked gnocchi and sautéed mushrooms with the luxurious Parmesan cream sauce, ensuring thorough coating and heating for 2-3 minutes.
- Present the dish immediately, adorned with fresh parsley and an additional sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Choose firm, fresh mushrooms like cremini or shiitake for intense flavor and better texture when sautéing.
- Pat mushrooms dry before cooking to ensure they brown perfectly and develop a rich, caramelized exterior.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk to reduce calories while maintaining creaminess.
- Create a gluten-free option by using gluten-free gnocchi and verifying all sauce ingredients are gluten-free certified.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 555 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 340 mg
- Fat: 41 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 31 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg