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Millionaire Gnocchi with Creamy Sauce

A luxurious dish featuring pillowy gnocchi tossed in a rich and creamy sauce, perfect for a special occasion or a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 600
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Gnocchi
  • 1 pound potato gnocchi store-bought or homemade
Creamy Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for sautéing
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil chopped, for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the Gnocchi
  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi and cook according to package instructions until they float to the surface. Drain and set aside.
Make the Creamy Sauce
  1. In a skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
  2. Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  3. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked gnocchi to the creamy sauce and gently toss to coat.
  2. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil and additional Parmesan cheese if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 600kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 15gFat: 45gSaturated Fat: 25gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For a richer flavor, you can add cooked pancetta or mushrooms to the sauce.

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