Cinnamon Butter Gnocchi: Carnival Recipe from Veneto

Name: Cinnamon Butter Gnocchi: Carnival Recipe from Veneto
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 400-500 g gnocchi; 120 g butter; 50 g brown sugar; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1-2 cinnamon sticks; 50 g Parmigiano Reggiano or grana

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings
4
Calories
481 kcal
Course
Dessert, Main Course
Cuisine
Italian

Cinnamon Butter Gnocchi: Carnival Recipe from Veneto

Daisy Meyer

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In this traditional carnival recipe from Veneto, Northern Italy, potato gnocchi are tossed in cinnamon butter and sprinkled with brown sugar. Divinely delicious and easy to make!

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Ingredients

Servings

400-500 g gnocchi (14-17oz) If you want to make your own see my recipe
120 g butter (4oz)
50 g brown sugar (2oz)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon (flat tablespoon)
1-2 cinnamon sticks (used for decoration)
50 g Parmigiano Reggiano or grana (2oz) optional

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Instructions

If you are making homemade gnocchi you will need to make them first.
Put a pot of water on to boil for the gnocchi. Add salt once it starts to boil and bring to the boil again.
Melt the butter in a pan that is big enough to hold the cooked gnocchi too. Once the butter has melted add the ground cinnamon and stir until you have a smooth sauce.
Cook the gnocchi in the boiling water (fresh gnocchi take only 2-3 minutes depending on the size) They are ready when they rise to the surface.
Once the gnocchi rise to the surface of the water, drain them with a slotted spoon and place them in the pan with butter and cinnamon. Mix together and plate
Sprinkle with brown sugar just before serving. Add grated cheese if required. I decorated with a piece of cinnamon stick.

Notes

This recipe can also be made with pumpkin or sweet potato gnocchi. In some parts of Veneto they also add raisins and serve the gnocchi with tomato sauce.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 481kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 18g (90%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 736mg (31%) Potassium 48mg (1%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 12g (24%) Vitamin A 856IU (17%) Vitamin C 0.1mg (0%) Calcium 214mg (21%) Iron 4mg (22%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 481 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	481kcal	24%
Carbohydrates	50g	17%
Protein	9g	18%
Fat	28g	43%
Saturated Fat	18g	90%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	7g	35%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	73mg	24%
Sodium	736mg	31%
Potassium	48mg	1%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	12g	24%
Vitamin A	856IU	17%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Calcium	214mg	21%
Iron	4mg	22%