Description
Mushroom Gnocchi with Parmesan Cream Sauce is a delightful and comforting dish that brings restaurant-quality flavors right to your home kitchen. This recipe features soft potato gnocchi combined with sautéed baby bella mushrooms, all enveloped in a rich and creamy Parmesan sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this easy-to-make meal takes just 30 minutes from start to finish. Enjoy it as a hearty vegetarian dinner or pair it with grilled chicken or shrimp for an extra protein boost. With its indulgent flavors and quick preparation, this Mushroom Gnocchi recipe will become a favorite in your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (16 ounce) package potato gnocchi
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 ounces fresh baby bella mushrooms, sliced
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
- 1 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the gnocchi according to package directions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter and sauté the sliced mushrooms and minced garlic for about 5-6 minutes until tender; season with salt and pepper.
- Remove the mushrooms from the skillet. In the same skillet, whisk together chicken broth, heavy cream, and flour until smooth; simmer for about 3-4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Stir in the cooked gnocchi and Parmesan cheese until well combined; return the mushrooms to the skillet and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 45mg