Description
This creamy mushrooms and gnocchi recipe is a quick and delicious one-pan meal that combines tender gnocchi with sautéed mushrooms in a rich, flavorful cream sauce. Enhanced with white wine, garlic, and aromatic herbs, it’s perfect for a comforting dinner ready in just 20 minutes.
Ingredients
Gnocchi
- 17 oz gnocchi
Sauce and Vegetables
- 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
- 8 oz mushrooms, washed and sliced
- 1 small onion, peeled and minced
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup white wine
- ½ cup vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 2 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
- Parsley (for garnish, optional)
- Additional parmesan cheese (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- Cook Gnocchi: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the gnocchi according to the package instructions until they float to the surface. Drain well and set aside.
- Sauté Vegetables: Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the sliced mushrooms, minced onion, garlic, cayenne pepper, and Italian seasoning. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender and fragrant.
- Add Liquids and Simmer: Pour in the white wine, vegetable broth, heavy cream, and add the thyme sprigs. Bring the mixture to a simmer and allow it to reduce by about half, concentrating the flavors and thickening the sauce.
- Combine Gnocchi and Cheese: Remove the thyme sprigs, then add the cooked gnocchi and grated parmesan cheese to the sauce. Stir everything together and cook for an additional 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the gnocchi to heat through.
- Finish and Serve: Remove the skillet from heat. Garnish the creamy gnocchi and mushroom dish with chopped parsley and extra parmesan cheese if desired. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- Use fresh gnocchi for the best texture; frozen gnocchi can be used but may require adjusted cooking time.
- White wine adds subtle acidity; substitute with additional vegetable broth if preferred.
- For a richer flavor, use a combination of mushrooms such as cremini, shiitake, or button.
- Garnishing with fresh parsley adds a nice color contrast and freshness.
- This dish can be made vegetarian by ensuring the parmesan cheese is vegetarian-friendly (made without animal rennet).
