Baked Creamy Cheesy White Sauce Gnocchi
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4.9
105 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
26 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
415 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Baked Creamy Cheesy White Sauce Gnocchi
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Baked Creamy Cheesy White Sauce Gnocchi, a fast, easy, delicious baked Italian pasta dish, the perfect family or guests for dinner recipe.
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Ingredients
- 1 pound gnocchi (homemade or store-bought, my store-bought Gnocchi said cooked in 2 minutes)
FOR THE WHITE SAUCE
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 cup milk (I used 2%)
- 1 tablespoon flour
- Pinch salt
- ¼ teaspoon basil
- ¼ teaspoon oregano
EXTRAS
- 6 tablespoons tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup grated Fontal cheese (Gruyere, Provolone or Gouda can be substituted)
- fresh thyme
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 425F (220C), lightly oil an 8 x 6 inch (20x15cm) baking dish.
- In a large pot of boiling salted water add the Gnocchi, remove as soon as the Gnocchi float (no more than 30 seconds) and drain well.
FOR THE WHITE SAUCE
- In a large pot or pan over medium heat melt the butter, add the flour and salt, combine with a whisk, slowly add the milk, stir continuously until thickened (but not too thick, if it becomes too thick add a little extra milk), stir in oregano, basil and pepper.
- Remove the pot/pan from the heat. Stir in half the Fontal (or Gruyere cheese) and 1/2 the Parmesan cheese, then gently fold in the Gnocchi.
- Transfer it to the baking dish, sprinkle with the remaining Fontal cheese and Parmesan cheese, top with fresh thyme if desired. Bake for 3-5 minutes then broil for 2-3 minutes until starting to brown on top. Let sit a couple of minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can use either a Homemade Gnocchi or a good quality store bought.
- Store any leftover gnocchi in an airtight container in the refrigerator, it will last 3-5 days in the fridge.
- You can reheat it in the microwave, in the pre-heated 375F (190C) oven for about 5-8 minutes or even in a pan on the stove. If it’s very thick you may want to add a tablespoon or two of milk. Heat it over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
- Freezing it is not a great idea, because the frozen dish once it is thawed might fall apart, separate and become mushy.
- If you still decide to freeze it, then freeze the completely cooled gnocchi and place in a freezer safe container. It will keep for up to 2 months in the freezer. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
415kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
44g
(15%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
55mg
(18%)
Sodium
642mg
(27%)
Potassium
107mg
(3%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
555IU
(11%)
Calcium
495mg
(50%)
Iron
4.3mg
(24%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 415 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 415kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 44g | 15% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 55mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 642mg | 27% |
| Potassium | 107mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 555IU | 11% |
| Calcium | 495mg | 50% |
| Iron | 4.3mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
105 reviews
Excellent
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