Description
A delicious and comforting dish featuring gnocchi baked in a creamy cheese sauce, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions until they float, then drain.
- In a saucepan, heat the heavy cream over medium heat and add the minced garlic.
- Stir in the mozzarella and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to the cheese sauce.
- Combine the cooked gnocchi with the cheese sauce and mix well.
- Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle additional cheese on top.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden and bubbly.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a lighter version, you can use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or mushrooms for extra flavor.
- This dish can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Baked Gnocchi, Creamy Cheese Sauce, Italian Dish, Comfort Food