Cacio e Pepe baked gnocchi

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    10 mins

  • Total Time

    40 mins

  • Servings

    8

  • Calories

    346 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    Italian, American

Cacio e Pepe baked gnocchi

This Cacio e Pepe baked gnocchi is a classic turned up a notch. Creamy, cheesy pepper sauce makes this a guaranteed family hit.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 kg (2lb) gnocchi

For the sauce

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 1 tbsp pepper freshly ground
  • 4 garlic cloves crushed
  • 2 tsp Italian herbs / Italian seasoning
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 cup cream
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup grated Mozzarella cheese
  • salt to taste
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F.
  2. Melt butter in a large, oven-proof pan and add the garlic and pepper.
  3. Cook for 30 seconds then add in the flour. Cook the flour for 30 seconds then pour in the milk and cream.
  4. Stir/whisk until smooth then reduce the heat and allow to simmer, stirring regularly, until thick and creamy.
  5. Add the seasonings and Parmesan cheese. Take off the heat. 
  6. Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Add the gnocchi and allow to cook until the gnocchi starts to float to the surface.
  7. With a slotted spoon, remove the gnocchi and transfer to the pan with the sauce. Stir to coat the gnocchi with the sauce. 
  8. Top with grated mozzarella cheese and place in a preheated oven. Allow to bake for 15 minutes or until golden and bubbling.
  9. Remove from the oven, allow to cool for a few minutes then serve. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 346kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 54g (18%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 581mg (24%) Potassium 171mg (5%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 320IU (6%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 236mg (24%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 346 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 346kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 54g 18%
Protein 13g 26%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 581mg 24%
Potassium 171mg 4%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 320IU 6%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 236mg 24%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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