Creamy Mushroom Gnocchi (Print Version)
Tender potato dumplings swim in a silky mushroom cream sauce with garlic and Parmesan for restaurant-quality comfort food.
# What You Need:
→ Gnocchi
01 - 1.1 lb potato gnocchi, fresh or store-bought
→ Mushrooms & Vegetables
02 - 10 oz mixed mushrooms, cremini, button, or wild, sliced
03 - 1 small onion, finely chopped
04 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
→ Sauce
06 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter
07 - 2/3 cup heavy cream
08 - 1/4 cup vegetable broth
09 - 2 oz grated Parmesan cheese
10 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
11 - Pinch of grated nutmeg, optional
# Directions:
01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the gnocchi.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add onions and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
03 - Add the garlic and mushrooms. Sauté until mushrooms are golden and have released their moisture, about 6 to 8 minutes.
04 - Season with salt, pepper, and nutmeg if using. Stir in the vegetable broth and simmer for 2 minutes.
05 - Pour in the cream and bring to a gentle simmer. Add Parmesan and stir until melted and sauce is smooth.
06 - Cook the gnocchi in the boiling water according to package instructions. Gnocchi are done when they float to the surface, about 2 to 3 minutes for fresh.
07 - Drain gnocchi and add to the skillet with the sauce. Toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The sauce comes together in minutes but tastes like something you would order on a special date night
- Leftovers actually taste better the next day when the flavors really settle into the gnocchi
02 -
- Overcrowding the skillet with mushrooms makes them steam instead of brown so work in batches if needed
- The sauce thickens quickly off the heat so have everything plated and ready before calling everyone to the table
03 -
- Save a splash of gnocchi cooking water before draining, it helps bind the sauce if it gets too thick
- Grate extra Parmesan at the table because everyone always wants more than you think they will