Best 5 Gnocchi With Cheese Sauce Recipes

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Gnocchi with cheese sauce is a classic Italian dish that perfectly combines soft, pillowy dumplings with a creamy, flavorful sauce. It's a hearty and comforting dish that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a special occasion. While there are many different ways to make gnocchi with cheese sauce, this article will provide you with some tips and tricks to ensure that you create the perfect dish every time.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

BAKED CREAMY CHEESY WHITE SAUCE GNOCCHI



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Quick, simple and Delicious, the perfect quick lunch or dinner.

Provided by Rosemary Molloy

Categories     Pasta

Time 26m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound Gnocchi ((homemade or store-bought, my store-bought Gnocchi said cooked in 2 minutes))
1/4 cup + 2 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup grated Fontal cheese ((or Gruyere))
fresh thyme
WHITE SAUCE
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup milk ((I used 2%))
1 tablespoon flour
pinch salt
1/4 teaspoon basil
1/4 teaspoon oregano

Steps:

  • Pre-heat oven to 425°, lightly oil an 8 x 6 inch baking dish.
  • In a large pot of boiling salted water add the Gnocchi, remove as soon as the Gnocchi float (no more than 30 seconds) and drain well.
  • In a medium pot over medium heat melt butter, then add flour and salt, combine with a whisk, add milk slowly and continue to stir until thickened (but not too thick, if it becomes too thick add a little extra milk), stir in oregano,basil and pepper. Remove from heat. Stir in half the Fontal (or Gruyere cheese) and 1/2 the Parmesan cheese, then gently add the Gnocchi.
  • Place in baking dish, sprinkle with remaining Fontal cheese and Parmesan cheese, top with fresh thyme if desired. Bake for 3-5 minutes then broil for another 3-5 minutes. Let sit a couple of minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 415 kcal, Carbohydrate 44 g, Protein 18 g, Fat 18 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Sodium 642 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 3 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BAKED GNOCCHI WITH CHEESE



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This hearty dish served family style, offers a grown-up twist on macaroni and cheese. We like the flavor and melting qualities of fontina or Taleggio cheese, but you can substitute cheddar, Gruyere, or another favorite.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup heavy cream
6 ounces fontina or Taleggio cheese, grated (about 1 1/2 cups)
Pinch of freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
Unsalted butter, for baking dish
1 tablespoon coarse salt
Potato Gnocchi

Steps:

  • Heat cream in a small saucepan over medium heat until just simmering. Add two-thirds of the cheese; stir until melted. Stir in nutmeg and the pepper. Remove from heat; cover to keep warm.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking dish; set aside. Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add the salt. Add half the gnocchi; when they rise to the top (after about 2 minutes), continue to cook until tender, about 15 seconds more. Transfer gnocchi with a slotted spoon to buttered dish. Repeat process with remaining gnocchi.
  • Pour cheese sauce over gnocchi, and gently toss. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top. Bake gnocchi until golden brown, about 25 minutes

BAKED GNOCCHI WITH SAGE AND CHEESE



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Soft pillowy nuggets of baked gnocchi are the ultimate comfort food.

Provided by Culinary Ginger

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 2h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into large pieces
2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, or more as needed
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
4 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups chicken stock, warmed
1 cup grated Fontina cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
6 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped
1 pinch freshly ground nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Fill a large saucepan with water. Add potatoes and 1 teaspoon salt; bring to a boil. Continue to boil until potatoes are very soft, about 15 minutes. Drain and run through a food mill or a ricer for a nice, smooth consistency. Place potatoes in a bowl and refrigerate until they are cool, 15 to 20 minutes; this will help keep them fluffy.
  • Dust 2 sheet pans with flour and set aside.
  • Mix cooled potatoes and 1 1/2 cups flour together on a clean work surface. Knead until dough is soft and smooth, 4 to 5 minutes, adding only enough flour so dough comes together and is not tacky.
  • Cut dough into 4 equal parts. Roll 1/4 of the dough into a 3/4-inch log. Cut the log into 3/4-inch pieces. Roll the pieces over a gnocchi board or the back of a fork to create ridges and place onto a floured sheet pan in a single layer. Repeat with the rest of the dough. Let rolled gnocchi dry for 1 hour before cooking.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the top, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Melt butter for cheese sauce in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in flour until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add chicken stock and continue to whisk until it thickens, about 3 minutes. Add Fontina cheese and Parmesan cheese; stir using a spoon until melted. Stir in sage and nutmeg. Stir in cooked gnocchi and transfer to a casserole or baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden brown and bubbly, 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.2 calories, Carbohydrate 56.4 g, Cholesterol 57.9 mg, Fat 19.1 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 11.6 g, Sodium 1394.5 mg, Sugar 0.8 g

GNOCCHI IN FONTINA SAUCE



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Quick and easy white cheese sauce which make the gnocchi melt in your mouth! Very rich and decadent. Best served with a light salad to balance out the richness.

Provided by jensenly

Categories     Side Dish

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound refrigerated gnocchi
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons chopped shallots
8 ounces Italian fontina cheese, cubed
⅓ cup heavy cream
3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
  • Once the gnocchi goes into the pot, start the sauce, as you want the gnocchi to be done first. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots, and cook for a few minutes, until tender. Stir in the cream, and heat to almost a boil. Gradually mix in the fontina and parmesan cheeses, being careful not to boil. Stir until smooth, then remove from the heat immediately, or the sauce may clump.
  • Place gnocchi into serving dishes, and spoon the sauce over them. Garnish with chopped fresh basil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 623.7 calories, Carbohydrate 22.5 g, Cholesterol 163.3 mg, Fat 51.3 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 19.6 g, SaturatedFat 31.9 g, Sodium 606.7 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

GNOCCHI WITH MORNAY CHEESE SAUCE



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This recipe is not the traditional gnocchi as it does not contain potatoes, but uses flour and eggs. This recipe includes instructions for your choice of either boiling the gnocchi, or baking it with the sauce.

Provided by 2Bleu

Categories     Cheese

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 tablespoons flour
2 cups 2% low-fat milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
3/4 cup heavy cream
1/3 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated (for topping)
1/3 cup butter
1 cup 2% low-fat milk
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup all-purpose flour
4 large eggs
3 1/2 ounces gruyere cheese, grated
1/4 cup gruyere cheese, grated (for topping)

Steps:

  • TO MAKE MORNAY SAUCE: Melt butter in a medium saucepan. Add flour and stir for one minute. Add in 2 cups milk. Cook until thickened.
  • Whisk in 3/4 cream to thin sauce and add 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
  • TO MAKE GNOCCHI: In medium saucepan melt 1/3 cup butter in 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons milk. When butter has melted, season with salt and pepper. Remove saucepan from heat and add in 1 cup all purpose flour all at once. Whisk until smooth.
  • Return saucepan to heat and, with a wooden spoon, cook until the mixture sizzles and comes away from the sides of the pan. (This is called a panade). Transfer to a large bowl and immediately cover surface with plastic wrap so that a skin does not form. Cool to room temperature.
  • When mixture has cooled, add the eggs, one at a time. Do not add the next egg until the first is entirely absorbed. When the eggs have been fully incorporated add 3 1/2 ounces grated Gruyere cheese.
  • BOILED VERSION: Bring water to a boil. Fill a pastry bag, fitted with a 3/4 inch tip with gnocchi mixture. Rest metal tip of pastry bag on edge of pan and press the dough out. As 1/2 inch of gnocchi dough emerges, cut with a knife or scissors and let the dough fall into the water.
  • Do in batches of 20 or 30. Cook for 4-5 minutes, then remove gnocchi to a cloth towel with a slotted spoon (gnocchi will deflate as they cool). Serve sauce over cooked gnocchi.
  • BAKED VERSION: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Put some Mornay on bottom of a shallow 9x13 casserole dish. Fill a pastry bag, fitted with a 3/4 inch tip with gnocchi mixture. As 1/2 inch of gnocchi dough emerges, cut with a knife or scissors. Arrange gnocchi in one or, at most, two layers.
  • Spread remaining sauce over top, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle top with 1/4 cup grated Gruyere. Bake for 45 minutes or until gnocchi have swollen up again and absorbed sauce. Serve immediately before gnocchi deflate.

Tips:

  • To ensure a smooth and creamy sauce, use freshly grated cheese.
  • For a richer flavor, use a combination of cheeses such as Parmesan, cheddar, and Gruyère.
  • To prevent the sauce from curdling, cook it over low heat and stir constantly.
  • If the sauce becomes too thick, add a little milk or cream to thin it out.
  • Gnocchi can be cooked in boiling water or pan-fried. If pan-frying, use a non-stick skillet and cook the gnocchi until they are golden brown and crispy.
  • Serve the gnocchi with cheese sauce immediately, garnished with fresh herbs such as basil or parsley.

Conclusion:

Gnocchi with cheese sauce is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or side dish. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, this recipe is perfect for home cooks of all levels. Whether you prefer classic Parmesan cheese sauce or a more flavorful combination of cheeses, this dish is sure to impress your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give this gnocchi with cheese sauce recipe a try.

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