Gnocchi Mac & Cheese by @samsweetandspicetreats

25 min
Medium

4 servings

🥔

750 g

Gnocchi

🌽

24 g

Cornstarch

🍲

240 ml

Vegetable Or Chicken Stock

🧈

28 g

Butter Or Olive Oil

🧄

9 g

Garlic

🥛

240 ml

Milk

🧂

3 g

Salt

🌶️

0.6 g

Black Pepper

🧀

230 g

Cheese

Preparation Steps

  1. Step 1/13

    Mince 3 cloves of garlic and measure the remaining ingredients.

    garlic
    gnocchi
    cornstarch
    vegetable stock
    butter
    milk
    salt
    ground black pepper
    cheese
    🔪knife
    🪵cutting board
    🥄measuring cups
    🥄measuring spoons

  2. Step 2/13

    Heat 2 tbsp butter in the large saucepan over medium heat.

    butter
    🍳large saucepan

  3. Step 3/13

    Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.

    garlic
    🍳large saucepan
    🥄wooden spoon

  4. Step 4/13

    Whisk 3 tbsp cornstarch with 1 cup vegetable stock in the small bowl until completely smooth.

    cornstarch
    vegetable stock
    🥣small bowl
    🥄whisk

  5. Step 5/13

    Pour the cornstarch mixture into the saucepan and stir continuously.

    cornstarch
    vegetable stock
    🍳large saucepan
    🥄wooden spoon

  6. Step 6/13

    Gradually stir in 1 cup warmed milk and cook until the sauce reaches a gentle simmer.

    milk
    🍳large saucepan
    🥄wooden spoon

  7. Step 7/13

    Stir in 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp ground black pepper.

    salt
    ground black pepper
    🍳large saucepan
    🥄wooden spoon

  8. Step 8/13

    Add 2 cups cheese and stir until fully melted into a smooth, thick cheese sauce.

    cheese
    🍳large saucepan
    🥄wooden spoon

  9. Step 9/13

    Bring generously salted water to a boil in the stockpot.

    salt
    🥘stockpot

  10. Step 10/13

    Cook 750 g gnocchi in the boiling water according to its package directions until tender.

    gnocchi
    🥘stockpot
    🥄wooden spoon

  11. Step 11/13

    Drain the cooked gnocchi thoroughly in the colander.

    gnocchi
    🫗colander

  12. Step 12/13

    Add the drained gnocchi to the cheese sauce and gently mix until evenly coated.

    gnocchi
    🍳large saucepan
    🥄wooden spoon

  13. Step 13/13

    Turn off the heat and serve immediately while hot and creamy.

    🍳large saucepan

Composition

Ingredients

Types

Grains and Pasta, Thickening Agents, Vegetables, Aromatics, Dairy, Seasonings

Ingredients

Gnocchi, Cornstarch, Vegetable or chicken stock, Butter or olive oil, Garlic, Milk, Salt, Black pepper, Cheese

Allergens

Gluten, Egg, Milk

Dietetics

Dietary regimen

Vegetarian, Pescatarian

Calories

620 kcal

Macro nutrients

Protein: 23g, Carbohydrates: 76g, Fat: 25g, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 8g

Nutritional Information

Minerals

Calcium: 460mg, Sodium: 780mg, Potassium: 420mg, Iron: 2.2mg

Vitamins

Vitamin A: 270mcg, Vitamin B12: 1.1mcg, Vitamin D: 1.5mcg

Preparation

Time Information

Preparation

10 minutes

Cooking

15 minutes

Overall

25 minutes

Difficulty

Level

Medium (2/4)

Steps

13 steps

Equipments

Utensils

large saucepan, stockpot, small bowl, whisk, wooden spoon, colander, measuring cups, measuring spoons, knife, cutting board

Appliances

stovetop

Type

Type

Type Of Dish

Main Course, Pasta Dish

Occasions

Weeknight Dinner, Comfort Food, Family Meal, Friday Dinner

Origin

Source

Platform

instagram

Original Creator

@samsweetandspicetreats

Origin

Cuisine

Italian-American, Fusion

Geographic

Italy, Europe

Various

Aspect

Texture

Creamy, Cheesy, Tender, Silky, Thick

Flavors

Cheesy, Rich, Savory, Garlicky, Buttery, Comforting

Other

Price

Low

Recommended Preservation

fridge

Preservation Infos

room temperature : 2 hours (Keep covered,Do not leave out longer than 2 hours), fridge : 3 days (Store in an airtight container,Cool before refrigerating,Reheat gently with a splash of milk or stock), freezer : 2 months (Store in a freezer-safe airtight container,Thaw overnight in the refrigerator,Reheat slowly and stir well because the cheese sauce may separate)