Gnocchi with Gorgonzola

Gorgonzola gnocchi are a creamy and enveloping dish, perfect for those who love the intense flavors of cheese. Here is the recipe to prepare this delicious Italian dish:

Ingredients

• 1 kg of potato gnocchi
• 200 g of sweet gorgonzola
• 200 ml of cooking cream
• Nutmeg (to taste)
• Salt (as needed)
• Pepper (to taste)
• Grated Parmesan (to taste)
• Butter (a knob for the baking dish)

Preparation

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil to cook the gnocchi.

2. Meanwhile, cut the gorgonzola into cubes and place it in a pan with the cooking cream over medium heat. Let the cheese melt slowly, stirring with a wooden spoon.

3. When the gorgonzola is completely melted and the sauce is homogeneous, add a grating of nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste.

4. Once the water reaches a boil, cook the gnocchi following the instructions on the package or until they float to the surface, a sign that they are cooked.

5. Drain the gnocchi and transfer them to the pan with the gorgonzola sauce. Turn on the heat and stir gently to combine the gnocchi with the sauce.

6. Serve immediately with a sprinkle of grated Parmesan on top.

If you want to add a crunchy touch, you can gratinate the gnocchi in the oven: spread them in a buttered baking dish, sprinkle with Parmesan and place in a preheated oven at 200 °C for about 5-10 minutes or until the surface becomes golden.

Trivia

Gorgonzola gnocchi are a classic of Northern Italian cuisine, where gorgonzola, a PDO cheese (Protected Designation of Origin), is produced. This dish is loved for its simplicity and because it combines the rustic flavor of gnocchi with the creaminess and intense flavor of the cheese.