Parmesan Kale Gnocchi Sauce Recipe

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
Yield 4 Serving Size 1
Amount Per Serving Calories 434Total Fat 14gSaturated Fat 8gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 5gCholesterol 69mgSodium 485mgCarbohydrates 58gFiber 4gSugar 2gProtein 19g

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© Maria @ Close to Home
Cuisine: Italian / Category: SIDE DISH

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30 Comments

  1. Eileen Boyce on November 7, 2017 at 9:35 pm

    Tomato Sauce, ground beef, green peppers, onions, celery and carrots.

  2. Betsy Barnes on November 7, 2017 at 7:06 pm

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

  3. Lauren on November 7, 2017 at 7:02 pm

    I like tomato sauce and parmesan cheese.

  4. Stephanie Grant on November 7, 2017 at 3:10 pm

    I love to top my pasta with fresh spinach, alfredo sauce, and sauteed shrimp.

  5. Rosie on November 7, 2017 at 10:46 am

    My favorite way is with tomato sauce and lots of grated cheese!

  6. Keri justice on November 6, 2017 at 11:34 am

    I usually got with a red tomato marinara sauce on my pasta.

  7. John H. on November 6, 2017 at 1:10 am

    I like red sauce on my pasta.

  8. Jennifer H. on November 6, 2017 at 1:07 am

    I like pasta with olive oil and butter.

  9. Jem on November 4, 2017 at 9:06 pm

    I like grated parmesan cheese on pasta.

  10. Lisa Walker on November 3, 2017 at 1:51 pm

    I love to sprinkle romano cheese and lots of pepper!

  11. Audra O'Hara on November 3, 2017 at 9:18 am

    I like to make my ‘copycat’ egg-mcmuffins with eggs.

  12. Rajee Pandi on November 3, 2017 at 12:52 am

    chicken and egg fried rice

  13. Mary Gardner on November 2, 2017 at 3:07 pm

    My favorite way to use eggs is in a cheese omelette.

  14. Heather D on November 1, 2017 at 2:46 pm

    I love simple scrambled eggs with cheese.

  15. Rosie on November 1, 2017 at 11:08 am

    I like making homemade puddings and egg nog for the holidays!

  16. Julie on November 1, 2017 at 10:56 am

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

  17. Laurajj on October 31, 2017 at 10:36 am

    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!

  18. Michelle Coles on October 30, 2017 at 11:09 am

    I love a good fried egg sandwich!

  19. Sheila K. on October 29, 2017 at 11:57 pm

    I love to make a cheese and mushroom omelet!

  20. Kayte CookWatts on October 29, 2017 at 11:17 pm

    Poached eggs are my absolute favorite, with a little butter and black pepper.

  21. Donna L on October 29, 2017 at 9:00 pm

    My favorite way to eat eggs is scrambled with onions and cheese.

  22. Allyson Tice on October 29, 2017 at 5:30 pm

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

  23. Natalie on October 29, 2017 at 4:59 pm

    I love using eggs to make delicious veggie omelets.

  24. Karley Moore on October 29, 2017 at 4:51 pm

    I love to make decadent loaded omelettes on the weekends. Thanks for the giveaway!

  25. Meghan Malicoat on October 29, 2017 at 4:28 pm

    My favorite way to use eggs is in egg salad or deviled eggs.

  26. Julie Bickham on October 29, 2017 at 3:43 pm

    Love to make scrambled eggs with cheese.

  27. Jill H on October 29, 2017 at 10:32 am

    I like poached eggs.

  28. Julie on October 29, 2017 at 5:18 am

    I like using eggs in baking.

  29. Francine speaker on October 27, 2017 at 6:22 pm

    omelets

  30. Dana Rodriguez on October 27, 2017 at 12:35 pm

    That looks delicious. We love omelets on the weekend.