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Creamy Mushroom Gnocchi

Tender little potato dumplings are simmered in a rich, velvety sauce that’s easy enough for every day, but fancy enough for a special occasion!

Ingredients :

  • 17.6 ounces gnocchi 1 package or 1 recipe homemade gnocchi
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 8 ounces mushrooms sliced
  • ½ cup dry white wine
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • ⅛ teaspoon dried thyme leaves or 2 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 3 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheese plus extra for garnish
  • chopped fresh parsley for garnish, optional

Directions :

  • Heat butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until softened, about 3 minutes.
  • Stir in mushrooms and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until mushrooms are tender.
  • Add white wine and simmer until it has almost evaporated.
  • Mix chicken broth with the cornstarch. Add chicken broth, cream, and thyme to the pan with the mushrooms. Simmer for 5 minutes or until reduced by half and slightly thickened.
  • While sauce is simmering, cook gnocchi according to package directions. Drain well but do not rinse.
  • Add parmesan cheese to the sauce stir. Add gnocchi and simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat and rest 2-3 minutes before serving.
  • Garnish with parsley and additional parmesan cheese if desired.