Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce with Gnocchi
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce with Gnocchi, a dish that wraps you in warmth and satisfaction. This easy one-pan meal transforms a whole head of roasted garlic into a velvety sauce that clings perfectly to tender gnocchi. Rich and creamy, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special family gatherings. In just under 30 minutes, you can serve up a delicious dinner that everyone will love. Customize it with your favorite herbs or even vegetables for an extra nutritional boost!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Roasting and sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 head of garlic
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 shallot (finely diced)
- 3/4 cup chicken broth
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 16 oz package shelf-stable gnocchi
- 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- 1. Roast the garlic: Preheat oven to 400°F, slice off the top of the garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for about 50 minutes.
- 2. Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté diced shallots until softened.
- 3. Squeeze roasted garlic cloves into the skillet, add chicken broth and heavy cream, then season with salt and pepper. Simmer gently.
- 4. Add gnocchi to the sauce and cook until tender, about eight minutes.
- 5. Stir in grated parmesan and chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 24g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 103mg