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Creamy Italian Gnocchi Sauce Recipe

A creamy and savory sauce to pair with fluffy potato gnocchi. Made with rich butter, garlic, fresh herbs, and Parmesan cheese, it's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

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Ingredients

number of servings
4
  • 12 Cup unsalted butter Added to
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Added to
  • 2 cups flour Added to
  • 2 cups milk Added to
  • 14 teaspoon nutmeg Added to
  • 12 teaspoon salt Added to
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper Added to
  • 1 Cup parmesan Added to
  • 2 tablespoon Chopped fresh parsley Added to
  • 2 tablespoon chopped fresh basil Added to
  • 14 Cup heavy cream (optional) Added to

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Directions

20 min.
1. Step

Begin by melting the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. Step

Add in the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

3. Step

Sprinkle the flour into the pan and whisk until smooth. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the mixture becomes slightly golden in color.

4. Step

Gradually pour in the milk while whisking the mixture. Add in the nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.

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5. Step

Stir and heat for 5 minutes.

6. Step

Add in the parmesan and whisk until fully incorporated.

7. Step

Toss the fresh parsley and basil into the sauce and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.

8. Step

If desired, stir in the heavy cream to make the sauce even creamier.

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9. Step

Serve the gnocchi with the sauce on top.

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Creamy Italian Gnocchi Sauce Recipe

A creamy and savory sauce to pair with fluffy potato gnocchi. Made with rich butter, garlic, fresh herbs, and Parmesan cheese, it's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion.

20
Minutes
4
Number of servings
Directions
1. Step

Begin by melting the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

2. Step

Add in the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.

3. Step

Sprinkle the flour into the pan and whisk until smooth. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the mixture becomes slightly golden in color.

4. Step

Gradually pour in the milk while whisking the mixture. Add in the nutmeg, salt, and black pepper.

5. Step

Stir and heat for 5 minutes.

6. Step

Add in the parmesan and whisk until fully incorporated.

7. Step

Toss the fresh parsley and basil into the sauce and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.

8. Step

If desired, stir in the heavy cream to make the sauce even creamier.

9. Step

Serve the gnocchi with the sauce on top.

Ingredients
12 Cup
unsalted butter
3 cloves
garlic, minced
2 cups
flour
2 cups
milk
14 teaspoon
nutmeg
12 teaspoon
salt
1 teaspoon
ground black pepper
1 Cup
parmesan
2 tablespoon
Chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoon
chopped fresh basil
14 Cup
heavy cream (optional)