Description
Creamy millionaire gnocchi made with butter, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and a touch of truffle oil for a rich Italian comfort dinner ready in about 25 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon truffle oil
- Salt to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the gnocchi until they float to the surface then drain
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for 1 to 2 minutes
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring it to a gentle simmer
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and cook until the sauce thickens
- Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet and toss to coat in the creamy sauce
- Drizzle truffle oil over the gnocchi and season with salt and black pepper
- Sprinkle chopped parsley on top and serve immediately
Notes
- Avoid overcooking gnocchi because they can become gummy
- Cook garlic gently in butter to keep it aromatic not burnt
- If the sauce thickens too much add a splash of cream or milk
- Optional toppings include crispy pancetta or toasted breadcrumbs
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 640
- Fat: 32
- Saturated Fat: 19
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 46
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 13
- Cholesterol: 95