Description
Creamy Lemon Garlic Gnocchi is a delightful dish that combines the comforting softness of gnocchi with a rich, velvety sauce infused with zesty lemon and aromatic garlic. Perfect for cozy dinners or entertaining guests, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-quality meal that everyone will love. With its stunning presentation and mouthwatering flavors, it’s sure to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- Zest of 1 lemon
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until golden (about 1 minute).
- Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in lemon zest and Parmesan cheese until smooth; season with salt and pepper.
- In a separate pot, boil salted water and cook gnocchi according to package instructions until they float (about 3-4 minutes).
- Drain the gnocchi and add them to the creamy sauce; gently fold to coat.
- Top with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 80mg