Creamy Gorgonzola Gnocchi
Creamy Gorgonzola Gnocchi combines tender potato gnocchi with a rich sauce made from gorgonzola cheese, heavy cream, and fresh herbs. The sauce gently simmers to melt the cheese into a smooth cream, then baby spinach is folded in to soften slightly with the residual heat. Toasted pine nuts add a contrasting crunch, while optional Parmesan and red pepper flakes finish the dish with salty and spicy accents. This dish highlights the distinctive sharpness of gorgonzola paired with herb-scented cream and soft gnocchi for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 small shallot thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon oregano minced, fresh
- ½ teaspoon sage minced, fresh
- ½ teaspoon black pepper fresh cracked
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ pound gorgonzola cheese more for topping, crumbled
- 6 ounces spinach roughly chopped, fresh baby
- 1 pound gnocchi cooked
- ¼ cup pine nuts toasted and chopped
- Parmesan Cheese for topping, grated
- red pepper flakes for topping, crushed
Instructions
- In a 12-inch skillet add olive oil and set over medium heat.
- When the oil is hot add the shallots, oregano, sage, and black pepper.
- Saute gently until the shallots are soft but not browned, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and saute for another 30 seconds or just until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and let it gently simmer for about 5 minutes or until the cream is slightly thickened.
- Turn the heat to low and add in the gorgonzola cheese.
- Stir gently to help the cheese melt into the cream, about 5 minutes.
- When the cheese is almost completely melted into the cream add the baby spinach and let the warmth of the sauce help soften the fresh spinach.
- Add in the cooked gnocchi and toss to combine.
- To serve, sprinkle the top with chopped toasted pine nuts and optional crumbled gorgonzola cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 725
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 725kcal | 36% |
| Carbohydrates | 48g | 16% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 52g | 80% |
| Saturated Fat | 26g | 130% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 17g | 85% |
| Cholesterol | 110mg | 37% |
| Sodium | 1088mg | 45% |
| Potassium | 530mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 5308IU | 106% |
| Vitamin C | 14mg | 16% |
| Calcium | 422mg | 42% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.