Description
Millionaire Gnocchi with Ultra Creamy Sauce is a rich and indulgent pasta-style dinner made with soft potato gnocchi coated in a luxurious Parmesan cream sauce. Butter, garlic, fresh parsley, and a finishing drizzle of truffle oil give this simple dish an elegant restaurant-quality flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 pound potato gnocchi
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon truffle oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add the potato gnocchi and cook according to the package directions until the gnocchi float to the surface and are tender.
- Reserve about ½ cup of the cooking water, then drain the gnocchi.
- While the gnocchi cooks, melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
- Pour the heavy cream into the skillet and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season the sauce with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet and gently toss until every piece is coated in the creamy sauce.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, add a small amount of the reserved gnocchi cooking water until it reaches your desired consistency.
- Stir in the chopped fresh parsley.
- Remove the skillet from the heat and drizzle the truffle oil over the gnocchi.
- Toss gently once more and serve immediately with additional Parmesan and black pepper if desired.
Notes
- Do not overcook the gnocchi because it can become very soft and fall apart.
- Freshly grated Parmesan melts more smoothly and creates a creamier sauce.
- Add the truffle oil after removing the pan from the heat to preserve its flavor and aroma.
- Use truffle oil sparingly because its flavor can be very strong.
- Reserved gnocchi cooking water can help loosen the sauce if it thickens too much.
- For extra richness, add more Parmesan cheese before serving.
- Fresh parsley adds color and freshness to balance the rich cream sauce.
- This dish is best served immediately because creamy gnocchi thickens as it cools.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired