Description
Creamy baked gnocchi is a comforting dish that combines tender gnocchi with a rich and creamy sauce, baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook gnocchi according to package instructions and drain.
- In a large saucepan, heat heavy cream over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic, salt, pepper, and Italian herbs to the cream.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the cooked gnocchi to the cream sauce and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with shredded mozzarella.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until bubbly and golden on top.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for added flavor.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: creamy baked gnocchi, baked gnocchi, Italian gnocchi, comfort food