Marry Me Gnocchi Creamy Romantic Comfort
Shruthi
Marry Me Gnocchi is creamy, rich, and irresistibly comforting.Pillowy gnocchi soak up a flavorful Parmesan cream sauce.It’s quick to make yet elegant enough for special occasions.A perfect blend of romance and comfort food.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian-American
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- ½ teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup vegetable or chicken broth
- 500 g (18 oz) potato gnocchi
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 cup fresh spinach or basil (optional)
Heat butter or olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
Stir in sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and chili flakes.
Pour in broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine.
Simmer gently for 3–4 minutes.
Add Parmesan cheese and stir until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add gnocchi directly to the sauce and cook according to package instructions.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Stir in spinach or basil until wilted, then serve warm.
- Shelf-stable gnocchi works well and cooks quickly.
- Fresh gnocchi will cook faster—watch closely.
- Parmesan helps thicken the sauce naturally.
- Sauce thickens more as it cools.
- Adjust broth for a thinner sauce if needed.
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