Creamy Mushroom Gnocchi
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
294 kcal
Creamy Mushroom Gnocchi
Description
Creamy Mushroom Gnocchi features pillowy gnocchi cooked until just tender and then simmered briefly in a luscious sauce. The sauce starts with sautéed onion, garlic, and mushrooms cooked until tender to bring out their natural earthiness. Adding dry white wine adds a subtle acidity and complexity as it reduces nearly away. Combining chicken broth and heavy cream with thyme creates a smooth base, gently thickened with cornstarch. Parmesan cheese folds in at the end to add umami and richness. The gnocchi absorbs some sauce, resulting in a comforting and creamy dish.
The mushrooms' texture remains tender but intact, and the cream sauce clings to each gnocchi without overwhelming it. This recipe is suitable for a cozy weekday dinner or a weekend treat and pairs nicely with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables to balance the richness.
When cooking gnocchi, avoid rinsing after boiling to retain a bit of starch, helping the sauce adhere better. Mushrooms are best cleaned by brushing off debris rather than rinsing to keep their flavor concentrated. If preferred, mushroom broth can substitute for chicken broth to make the dish fully vegetarian.
Ingredients
- 17.6 ounces gnocchi 1 package or 1 recipe homemade gnocchi
- 1 tablespoon butter
- ½ onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
- ½ cup white wine dry
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- ⅛ teaspoon thyme or 2 sprigs fresh thyme, dried leaves
- 3 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese plus extra for garnish, shredded
- parsley for garnish, optional, chopped, fresh
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in mushrooms and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender.
- Add white wine and simmer until it has almost evaporated.
- Mix chicken broth with the cornstarch. Add chicken broth, cream, and thyme to the pan with the mushrooms. Simmer for 5 minutes or until reduced by half and slightly thickened.
- While sauce is simmering, cook gnocchi according to package directions. Drain well but do not rinse.
- Add parmesan cheese to the sauce stir. Add gnocchi and simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat and rest 2-3 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with parsley and additional parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- Gnocchi is done when it floats to the surface during boiling.
- Do not rinse or oil cooked gnocchi to keep starch that helps thicken and cling the sauce.
- Clean mushrooms by brushing off dirt; avoid heavy rinsing to preserve mushroom flavor and cooking quality.
- Use whole, halved, or sliced button, white, or brown mushrooms based on preference.
- Chicken broth can be replaced with mushroom broth for a vegetarian version.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 294 | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 92mg | 31% |
| Sodium | 221mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 301mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 995IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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