Description
Garlic Butter Parmesan Gnocchi is a creamy and flavorful dish that combines soft gnocchi with a rich garlic butter sauce and grated Parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions until they float to the surface, then drain.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet and toss to coat in the garlic butter.
- Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper.
- Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the cheese is melted and the gnocchi is heated through.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of cream.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or cherry tomatoes for added nutrition.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Garlic Butter Parmesan Gnocchi, creamy gnocchi, Italian dish, easy gnocchi recipe