Gnocchi with Gorgonzola Cream

Here’s a recipe for gnocchi with gorgonzola cream that you can try. This dish combines the sweetness of potato gnocchi with the savory flavor of gorgonzola, creating a very pleasant balance of flavors.

Ingredients

• Potato gnocchi, store-bought or homemade
• 200 g of sweet or spicy gorgonzola, depending on your preference
• 200 ml of cooking cream
• Nutmeg (optional)
• Salt as needed
• Pepper as needed
• A knob of butter
• Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
• Chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

Preparazione

1. Cook the gnocchi in a pot of boiling salted water following the package instructions or until they float to the surface if homemade.
2. Meanwhile, prepare the gorgonzola cream. In a medium heat pan, add the knob of butter and let it melt.
3. Add the gorgonzola cut into small pieces and let it melt, stirring gently.
4. Pour in the cream and mix until smooth. If you wish, add a grating of nutmeg for extra flavor.
5. Lower the heat and adjust the salt and pepper to taste, but be careful with the salt because gorgonzola is already savory on its own.
6. Drain the gnocchi and add them directly to the pan with the gorgonzola cream.
7. Toss the gnocchi in the sauce for about a minute to allow the cream to completely coat them.
8. Serve immediately, garnished with grated Parmesan cheese and, if desired, some chopped parsley.

Curiosità

Gorgonzola is a DOP (Protected Designation of Origin) cheese produced mainly in the Italian regions of Lombardy and Piedmont. It comes in two varieties: sweet gorgonzola, which is softer and less spicy, and spicy gorgonzola, with a firmer texture and a more intense flavor. The choice between the two depends on personal taste and the contrast you want to create with the sweetness of the gnocchi.