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Four Cheese Gnocchi

17/11/2023

Four cheese gnocchi is a delicious dish from the Italian tradition, much loved for its rich and creamy taste. Here’s how to prepare them.

Ingredients

  • 1 kg of potato gnocchi
  • 200 g of fontina cheese
  • 150 g of gorgonzola cheese
  • 100 g of grated parmesan cheese
  • 100 g of grated pecorino cheese
  • 200 ml of cooking cream
  • Nutmeg to taste
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Butter for greasing the baking dish

Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 200 °C and grease a baking dish with a little butter.
  2. Cut the fontina and gorgonzola into small cubes and put them in a large bowl.
  3. Add the grated parmesan and pecorino to the bowl with the cheese cubes.
  4. Pour the cream into a small pot and heat over medium heat until warm. It is not necessary to bring it to a boil.
  5. Pour the warm cream over the grated and cubed cheeses and stir until a homogeneous cream is obtained. Season with salt, pepper, and grated nutmeg to taste.
  6. Cook the gnocchi in plenty of salted water following the instructions on the package or until they float to the surface, indicating that they are ready.
  7. Drain the gnocchi and put them in the buttered baking dish.
  8. Pour the prepared cheese cream over the gnocchi and mix gently, trying to distribute the sauce evenly.
  9. Bake the baking dish for about 10-15 minutes, until the cheese becomes golden and slightly crispy on the surface.
  10. Remove the four cheese gnocchi from the oven and serve immediately.

The cream will help bind the cheeses and create a perfect creamy sauce to coat the gnocchi. Some variations include the addition of fresh aromatic herbs such as thyme or basil to give a fresh touch to the dish. It is also possible to prepare a lighter version by replacing the cream with whole or partially skimmed milk.

Enjoy your meal!