Description
Gnocchi with Truffle Parmesan Sauce is a luxurious, creamy dish featuring tender gnocchi coated in a rich sauce infused with truffle oil and freshly grated Parmesan. Perfect for an elegant dinner or special treat.
Ingredients
- Fresh or store-bought gnocchi
- Unsalted butter
- Heavy cream
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Truffle oil
- Salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Chopped chives or parsley (optional, for garnish)
- Additional Parmesan cheese (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Cook the gnocchi in salted boiling water according to package directions until they float. Drain and set aside.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Pour in heavy cream, reduce heat to simmer, and cook gently for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Whisk in freshly grated Parmesan until melted and sauce thickens.
- Stir in truffle oil and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Toss the cooked gnocchi gently in the sauce until well coated.
- Garnish with chopped chives or parsley if desired.
- Serve plated gnocchi topped with extra Parmesan cheese for an elegant finish.
Notes
- Use white truffle butter instead of truffle oil for a richer flavor.
- Add sautéed mushrooms or peas for added texture and flavor.
- Substitute heavy cream with half-and-half for a lighter sauce.
- Sprinkle toasted pine nuts for a crunchy contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Boiling and sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
