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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 346 kcal
Course:
Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 200°C/390°F.
- Melt butter in a large, oven-proof pan and add the garlic and pepper.
- Cook for 30 seconds then add in the flour. Cook the flour for 30 seconds then pour in the milk and cream.
- Stir/whisk until smooth then reduce the heat and allow to simmer, stirring regularly, until thick and creamy.
- Add the seasonings and Parmesan cheese. Take off the heat.
- 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.
- With a slotted spoon, remove the gnocchi and transfer to the pan with the sauce. Stir to coat the gnocchi with the sauce.
- Top with grated mozzarella cheese and place in a preheated oven. Allow to bake for 15 minutes or until golden and bubbling.
- Remove from the oven, allow to cool for a few minutes then serve.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.