Prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will transport your taste buds straight to the heart of Italy with this irresistible Creamy Gnocchi with Mushrooms! Imagine pillowy soft gnocchi nestled in a luxuriously rich, velvety sauce that's packed with golden, caramelized mushrooms and a hint of garlic. This restaurant-quality dish looks and tastes incredibly impressive, yet it's surprisingly simple to make - perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions that will have everyone asking, "Who's the chef?"
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by cleaning and slicing mushrooms, mincing garlic, and grating Parmesan cheese.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until it shimmers and becomes fragrant.
- Add sliced mushrooms to the skillet and sauté until they release their moisture and become golden brown, approximately 5-6 minutes.
- Add minced garlic to the mushrooms and cook for an additional 30-45 seconds, stirring constantly to prevent burning.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook gnocchi according to package instructions, typically 2-3 minutes until they float to the surface.
- Drain the gnocchi, reserving a small cup of pasta water for potential sauce adjustment.
- Pour heavy cream into the skillet with mushrooms and reduce heat to medium-low, stirring to combine.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese to the cream sauce, stirring until smooth and slightly thickened.
- Gently fold in cooked gnocchi, coating each piece with the creamy mushroom sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Transfer to serving plates and garnish with fresh chopped parsley.
- Serve immediately while hot, enjoying the rich, creamy texture and savory flavors.
Tips
- • For the most flavorful mushrooms, ensure your skillet is hot and don't overcrowd the pan - this helps them caramelize beautifully instead of steaming. • Use fresh, high-quality Parmesan cheese and grate it yourself for the smoothest, most flavorful sauce. • If your sauce becomes too thick, use the reserved pasta water to thin it out - the starchy water helps create a silky texture. • Don't overcook the gnocchi - they should be tender but not mushy. They're ready when they float to the surface of the boiling water. • For extra richness, you can add a splash of white wine when sautéing the mushrooms or sprinkle some fresh thyme leaves for additional depth of flavor. • Serve immediately to enjoy the gnocchi at its creamy, dreamy best!
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 550kcal
Carbohydrates: 55g
Protein: 15g
Fat: 32g
Saturated Fat: 18g
Cholesterol: 90mg
