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Cristina Camorani Conventello House & Aut
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Creamy Baked Gnocchi

Cultural Context

Creamy Baked Gnocchi hails from Italy, where gnocchi, soft dumplings made from potatoes, flour, and eggs, are a beloved comfort food. Traditionally served with sauces, this baked version showcases the versatility of gnocchi by enveloping them in a rich, creamy sauce, often enjoyed as a hearty family meal. Today, variations abound, with many adding vegetables or different cheeses, making it a popular dish in Italian restaurants worldwide.

ItalianITmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 kg di patate cotte
300/350 grammi di farina
1 uovo
Fette di Bacon
Una busta di spinaci da 400 g
Una noce di burro
250 g di panna fresca liquida
Una confezione di robiola
Un pugno di parmigiano
Un po’ di latte
Sale
Pepe
Noce moscata

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

mozzarella cheese

🥗Healthier: part-skim mozzarella

💰Cheaper: cheddar cheese

Part-skim mozzarella is lower in fat, while cheddar is often more affordable.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast provides a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Kale offers similar nutrients, while frozen spinach is often less expensive.

1

Preheat the oven to 200°C.

2

Prepare the gnocchi by mixing the cooked potatoes, flour, and egg until a dough forms.

3

Shape the dough into gnocchi and place them on a baking tray.

4

Top the gnocchi with slices of bacon.

5

Bake in the oven for 15 minutes.

6

For the sauce, puree the cooked spinach with a knob of butter.

7

In a saucepan, combine the spinach puree with fresh cream, robiola, a handful of parmesan, and a bit of milk.

8

Season the sauce with salt, pepper, and nutmeg.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéingbaking

Equipment Needed

oven

Spice Level:

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Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

dairygluten

Also Known As

Baked GnocchiGnocchi al Forno
Local Name: Gnocchi al forno cremosi

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