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Baked Creamy Cheesy White Sauce Gnocchi

Baked Creamy Cheesy White Sauce Gnocchi, a fast, easy, delicious baked Italian pasta dish, the perfect family or guests for dinner recipe.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
26 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 415 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

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

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  1. Pre-heat oven to 425F (220C), lightly oil an 8 x 6 inch (20x15cm) baking dish.
  2. 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
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

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

% 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.