Description
A comforting dish of baked gnocchi smothered in a creamy cheese sauce, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions and drain.
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant.
- Add the heavy cream and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine the cooked gnocchi with the cheese sauce and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
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: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg