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Lemon Cream Gnocchi

Lemon Cream Gnocchi

This Lemon Cream Gnocchi recipe combines creamy lemon sauce with homemade gnocchi for a delightful meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 lbs Potatoes Russet or Yukon Gold
  • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 tsp Salt
Lemon Cream Sauce Ingredients
  • 1 cup Heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup Fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp Lemon zest
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese Grated
  • 1/4 cup Fresh basil or parsley For garnish
  • 1/4 cup Extra Parmesan cheese For garnish

Equipment

  • pot
  • Saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. Boil and mash the potatoes until smooth and allow to cool slightly.
  2. Combine the mashed potatoes, flour, egg, and salt to form a dough.
  3. Roll the dough into ropes and cut into small pieces to form gnocchi.
  4. Boil the gnocchi in salted water until they float, then remove and set aside.
  5. In a saucepan, combine heavy cream, lemon juice, and zest; heat until warm.
  6. Add grated Parmesan cheese to the sauce, stirring until melted and creamy.
  7. Toss the cooked gnocchi with the lemon cream sauce.
  8. Serve topped with fresh basil or parsley and extra Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 18g

Notes

Feel free to customize with additional vegetables or herbs to match your taste.

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