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Roasted Garlic Cream Sauce with Gnocchi

A creamy and flavorful roasted garlic sauce served over tender gnocchi, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Roasted Garlic
  • 1 head garlic roasted
Cream Sauce
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese grated
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme chopped
Gnocchi
  • 1 pound gnocchi store-bought or homemade

Method
 

Roast Garlic
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut the top off the garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30 minutes until soft.
Prepare Cream Sauce
  1. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Squeeze the roasted garlic into the pan, add heavy cream, and bring to a simmer.
  2. Stir in parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and thyme. Cook for 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Cook Gnocchi
  1. In a pot of boiling salted water, cook the gnocchi according to package instructions until they float to the surface. Drain and set aside.
Combine and Serve
  1. Add the cooked gnocchi to the cream sauce, gently toss to coat, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

You can add sautéed vegetables or grilled chicken for extra flavor and nutrition.

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