Gnocchi Alfredo

Experience the ultimate comfort food with our Gnocchi Alfredo! Tender gnocchi are coated in a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce, making this dish perfect for a quick and delicious dinner. Ready in under 20 minutes, it’s an easy yet indulgent meal that’s sure to become a family favorite.

Course Dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword alfredo, gnocchi, pasta

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Servings

Calories 428kcal

Author Jesseca

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
2 cloves garlic minced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth preferably low sodium
1 lb gnocchi
1½ cups Parmesan fresh grated
pepper to taste

Instructions

Place the butter in a deep skillet and melt it over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for about 30 seconds, or until it becomes fragrant. Be careful not to let it burn.
Stir in the cream, broth, and gnocchi. Mix well.
Bring the mixture to a simmer. Once it starts simmering, cover the skillet with a lid and cook for 5 minutes. This will allow the gnocchi to cook and the sauce to thicken.
Remove the skillet from the heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese until it’s fully melted and the sauce is creamy.
Season with black pepper to taste. Serve and enjoy your delicious creamy gnocchi!

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Notes

Use Fresh Gnocchi: If possible, use fresh gnocchi instead of shelf-stable or frozen varieties. Fresh gnocchi cooks faster and has a lighter, more delicate texture.
High-Quality Cheese: Use freshly grated Parmesan cheese rather than pre-grated. Freshly grated cheese melts better and provides a richer, creamier sauce.
Avoid Overcooking: Gnocchi cooks quickly, usually in just 2-3 minutes. They are done when they float to the top of the boiling water. Overcooking can make them mushy.
Proper Cream Thickening: When making the Alfredo sauce, simmer the cream gently. Avoid boiling, as this can cause the cream to separate and the sauce to become grainy.

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