Description
Treat yourself to this luxurious Millionaire Gnocchi with Creamy Sauce, where tender gnocchi meets a rich, velvety sauce infused with aromatic herbs. Perfect for any occasion, this dish brings restaurant-quality indulgence right to your kitchen.
Ingredients
- Gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
- Heavy cream (or half-and-half, Greek yogurt and milk, coconut cream, or cashew cream for alternatives)
- Parmesan cheese (or Grana Padano, Pecorino Romano, or nutritional yeast for vegan option)
- Diced chicken breast or shrimp (or sautéed mushrooms or chickpeas for vegetarian option)
- Spinach
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Olive oil
- Fresh garlic
- Basil
- Thyme
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot of salted boiling water, add the gnocchi. Cook according to the package instructions or until they float to the surface, which usually takes about 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add a tablespoon of olive oil. Once heated, add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Then, add spinach and sun-dried tomatoes, cooking until the spinach is wilted.
- If you're using chicken or shrimp, add it to the skillet now. Cook until the protein is fully cooked through, about 5-7 minutes for chicken or 3-4 minutes for shrimp.
- Reduce the heat to low and pour in the heavy cream, stirring to combine. Slowly add grated Parmesan cheese, mixing until melted and the sauce is creamy. Season with salt, pepper, and any additional herbs you like.
- Gently fold the cooked gnocchi into the creamy sauce, ensuring each piece is well-coated. Cook for another 1-2 minutes to heat everything through and meld the flavors.
- Plate the gnocchi, garnishing with extra Parmesan and fresh basil if desired. Enjoy your Millionaire Gnocchi With Creamy Sauce!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg
Keywords: Don’t overcook the gnocchi to avoid a mushy texture. Feel free to customize your sauce with different vegetables or proteins, and consider adding a splash of lemon juice for brightness. You can prepare the sauce ahead of time and store it in the fridge.