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Lemon Parmesan Gnocchi

Patricia Martinescu from Bake Cook Repeat
Lemon Parmesan Gnocchi is a bright, creamy Italian pasta dish made with just a few simple ingredients for a quick weeknight meal.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 6
Calories 504 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 16 ounces potato gnocchi, uncooked
  • 2 cups heavy cream, may substitute for 1 cup heavy cream, 1 cup half and half
  • 1 medium lemon, zested and juiced
  • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 3 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
  • freshly cracked black pepper to taste
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Instructions
 

  • In a large pan or skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add extra virgin olive oil, lemon zest and lemon juice, stirring to combine.
    3 Tablespoons unsalted butter, 3 Tablespoons olive oil, 1 medium lemon, zested and juiced
  • Pour in heavy cream and water. Let the sauce come to a simmer until slightly thickened. Then, add freshly grated parmesan, stirring until melted and smooth.
    Note: I've noticed the sauce thickens faster when using a larger surface pan versus an actual, smaller pot. You also need a large pan because you will continue cooking the pasta directly in the sauce. The starches from the pasta also helps thicken the sauce so we need plenty of room.
    2 cups heavy cream, may substitute for 1 cup heavy cream, 1 cup half and half, 1/4 cup water, 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan
  • Add the uncooked gnocchi to the pan, tossing evenly to coat. Simmer for 5-7 minutes. Garnish with freshly cracked black pepper, parsley and more parmesan. Best served hot.
    16 ounces potato gnocchi, uncooked, freshly cracked black pepper

Nutrition

Calories: 504kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 5gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 23gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 105mgSodium: 279mgPotassium: 77mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1341IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 3mg

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Keyword Easy dinner recipes, Easy recipes, Pasta
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