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Parmesan Kale Gnocchi Sauce Recipe

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This post about Parmesan Kale Gnocchi Sauce Recipe is sponsored by  Caesar’s Kitchen #eatlikeanitalian and #caesarskitchen
When given the task to participate in “Eat Like an Italian Month” in October, which also marked National Pasta Day October 17 I just chuckled. I eat like an Italian every day, since I am 75% Italian. Not officially the percentage but that I what I grew up believing anyway. Caesar’s Kitchen is a fairly new line of USDA-Certified Organic and Certified Gluten-Free line of fresh-from-the-freezer gourmet pasta meals. I was given the choice of trying the frozen  Gluten-Free Ravioli  or a Vegan Potato Gnocchi that feeds at least four people, and we went with finding a fun and healthy recipe for the Gnocchi. Be sure to read all the way down to see the <GIVEAWAY> .

Parmesan Kale Gnocchi Sauce Recipe

Frozen pasta is even faster to cook than dried pasta. This Parmesan Kale Gnocchi Sauce Recipe is the ultimate weeknight gnocchi sauce that will be a true crowd pleaser. It does not take that long and actually the sauce and pasta mixture held up for a few hours in between kids coming home for dinner. Can’t wait to hear what you think of this Gnocchi Sauce recipe.

Parmesan Kale Gnocchi Sauce Recipe

Gnocchi is a pretty quick cooking pasta. As soon as the individual pieces rise to the top of the water, they are ready to serve.

 

Parmesan Kale Gnocchi Sauce Recipe

 

The sauce is a typical creamy cheese sauce that will go great on top of mainly different dishes. This is not a vegan recipe but it is vegetarian.

 

Parmesan Kale Gnocchi Sauce Recipe

 

Once the gnocchi sauce is finished cooking just mix it all carefully in a bowl and serve with some extra grated or shaved parmesan cheese.

Parmesan Kale Gnocchi Sauce Recipe

What do you think of this gnocchi sauce recipe? It makes a great side dish to a grilled meat or fish.

Parmesan Kale Gnocchi Sauce Recipe

Parmesan Kale Gnocchi Sauce Recipe

Parmesan Kale Gnocchi Sauce Recipe

Parmesan Kale Gnocchi Sauce Recipe

Yield: 4 people
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Parmesan Kale Gnocchi Sauce Recipe is an easy dinner idea

Ingredients

  • 16 oz. Caesar's Kitchen Gnocchi
  • 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 Tbsp. flour
  • 1.25 cups milk
  • 2 cups fresh kale, roughly chopped
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook the gnocchi according to package directions. Drain, set aside, and return the empty pot to the stove.
  2. Melt butter over medium heat.
  3. Add garlic to butter and sauté for about a minute until garlic is fragrant.
  4. Add flour to butter and whisk to form a roux. Cook for 30 seconds or so to cook out any raw flour taste.
  5. Slowly add milk to roux, whisking constantly to break up any lumps. Cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce has just begun to thicken.
  6. Stir chopped kale into sauce and cook 5-8 minutes more until kale has wilted and cooked. The sauce should be thickened too.
  7. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Remove pot from heat.
  9. Add parmesan cheese to sauce and stir to combine.
  10. Return cooked gnocchi to sauce and stir to combine. Serve immediately for best flavor.
Nutrition Information:

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 127 Saturated Fat: 5g Cholesterol: 23mg Sodium: 33mg Carbohydrates: 9g Sugar: 3g Protein: 3g
© Maria @ Close to Home
Cuisine: Italian / Category: side dish

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Comments

  2. My favorite way to dress pasta, a simple garlic and butter sauce, topped with broccoli and parm.

  16. Omelettes are my favourite way to eat eggs! I love Italian food but I’ve never tried gnocchi, would love to though!

  17. Oh I love to use eggs in my chicken fried rice! So yummy!!! I am so excited to see this gluten free Gnocchi! I have not had that since my diagnosis about 13 years ago now. I have to find who sells this by me! The ravioli would be so good too!

  22. My favorite way to use eggs is in a quiche! i usually add mushrooms, cheese, milk, ham, and spinach!