Gnocchi in Fontina Sauce Recipe
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Gnocchi in Fontina Sauce

By: jensenly Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
"Quick and easy white cheese sauce which make the gnocchi melt in your mouth! Very rich and decadent. Best served with a light salad to balance out the richness."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.2 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (72)

What to Drink?
Wine Sangiovese
Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
20 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound refrigerated gnocchi
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped shallots
  • 8 ounces Italian fontina cheese, cubed
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the gnocchi, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain, and set aside.
  2. Once the gnocchi goes into the pot, start the sauce, as you want the gnocchi to be done first. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots, and cook for a few minutes, until tender. Stir in the cream, and heat to almost a boil. Gradually mix in the fontina and parmesan cheeses, being careful not to boil. Stir until smooth, then remove from the heat immediately, or the sauce may clump.
  3. Place gnocchi into serving dishes, and spoon the sauce over them. Garnish with chopped fresh basil.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 624 | Total Fat: 51.3g | Cholesterol: 163mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2005 by kelcampbell Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
As a major cheese lover, I can't believe I am even going to bring myself to type this, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 18, 2005 by MCKAJD03   view full review
VERY heavy. I would suggest using light cream and half the butter. Taste was good, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 1, 2005 by What a Dish!   view full review
This was truly decadent! Oh my gosh, it was like something out of a wonderful restuarant! ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 13, 2005 by LynnInHK   view full review
Such an easy recipe. Had trouble finding Fontina cheese, so settled for a cheese labeled as...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 8, 2006 by WAIX0713   view full review
It was great! really tasty.. I added one box of frozen spinach (thawed and REALLY WELL...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2007 by LINDA MCLEAN   view full review
I hate giving this recipe a three rating, but I felt that it needed a little perfecting. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on May 22, 2005 by Michelle S   view full review
Really yummy sauce especially with my home made gnocchi. Made exact from recipe with great...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2005 by CHEFCHELLE1   view full review
very quick and easy to prepare. the delightful, creamy, rich cheese sauce goes well over...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 5, 2010 by babyphat2586   view full review
This is straight up comfort food! I made my own gnocchi, bc I dont like pre-made gnocchi. I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.2 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2005 by NKTAUBE   view full review
This was a tasty sauce and easy to prepare. It was my first time trying fontina and I was...

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