- The sauce became too thick.
- Add a little of the gnocchi cooking water; the starch in it will even make it silkier.
- When should I add the walnuts?
- It's best to sprinkle them on at the end to keep them crunchy.
Creamy Gorgonzola Gnocchi with Walnuts
The flavors of Northern Italy on a plate. The neutrality of gnocchi acts as a vehicle for the robust flavor of Gorgonzola. The creamy sauce softens the cheese's pungency, while the walnuts add texture so it's not just soft bites.
Ingredients
1
lb
Potatoes
1
cup
All-Purpose Flour
1
pc
Egg Yolk
1
pinch
Salt
1
tbsp
Butter
2/3
cup
Heavy Cream
4
oz
Gorgonzola Cheese
1/2
cup
Parmesan Cheese
1
pinch
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1
bunch
Fresh Parsley
1/4
cup
Walnut Kernels
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Equipment Needed
- Potato ricer
- Deep skillet
- Pot
Allergen Information
Wheat
Egg
Milk
Tree Nut
Instructions
1
✓
Prepare the gnocchi dough from boiled, riced potatoes, flour, egg yolk, and salt.
2
✓
Shape and boil in salted water.
3
✓
Melt butter in a skillet, pour in cream. Heat, then crumble in the gorgonzola.
4
✓
Once melted, stir in parmesan and pepper. Toss in the cooked gnocchi.
Tip: Leaving the gnocchi in the sauce for a few minutes allows them to absorb the flavors.
5
✓
Serve sprinkled with parsley and toasted walnuts.
Recipe FAQ
Ingredients
- 1 lb Potatoes
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 pc Egg Yolk
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 tbsp Butter
- 2/3 cup Heavy Cream
- 4 oz Gorgonzola Cheese
- 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 pinch Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 1 bunch Fresh Parsley
- 1/4 cup Walnut Kernels