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.
🕒 Prep Time 40 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
Total Time 55 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 720 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Italian

Ingredients

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

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.

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