Description
Creamy Broccoli Gnocchi is a comforting dish that brings together soft, pillowy gnocchi and a rich, velvety broccoli cream sauce. This recipe not only satisfies your cravings but also packs in nutrients from fresh broccoli, making it a delightful choice for family dinners or cozy nights in. With its easy preparation and customizable options, this dish is perfect for chefs of all skill levels.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups broccoli florets (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions in salted boiling water until they float (about 2-3 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Saut? broccoli until vibrant green and slightly tender (4-5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic to the skillet and saut? for about one minute until fragrant. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer, stirring frequently.
- Once the cream thickens (about 3-4 minutes), mix in Parmesan cheese along with salt and pepper to taste.
- Gently fold in the drained gnocchi until well-coated with the sauce.
- Serve immediately, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Saut?ing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg