GNOCCHI Gratinati alla Parmigiana

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.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).

Boil gnocchi in salted water until they float, about 2-3 minutes.

Drain gnocchi and set aside.

Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic; sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Stir in spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.

Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; bring to a simmer.

Add salt, black pepper, nutmeg, and red pepper flakes; stir well.

Combine gnocchi with the cream mixture and mix gently.

Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and top with mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Garnish with fresh basil before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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