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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
- Cook the gnocchi according to package directions. Drain, set aside, and return the empty pot to the stove.
- Melt butter over medium heat.
- Add garlic to butter and sauté for about a minute until garlic is fragrant.
- Add flour to butter and whisk to form a roux. Cook for 30 seconds or so to cook out any raw flour taste.
- Slowly add milk to roux, whisking constantly to break up any lumps. Cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce has just begun to thicken.
- Stir chopped kale into sauce and cook 5-8 minutes more until kale has wilted and cooked. The sauce should be thickened too.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Remove pot from heat.
- Add parmesan cheese to sauce and stir to combine.
- 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
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Eileen Boyce says
Tomato Sauce, ground beef, green peppers, onions, celery and carrots.
Betsy Barnes says
My favorite way to dress pasta, a simple garlic and butter sauce, topped with broccoli and parm.
Lauren says
I like tomato sauce and parmesan cheese.
Stephanie Grant says
I love to top my pasta with fresh spinach, alfredo sauce, and sauteed shrimp.
Rosie says
My favorite way is with tomato sauce and lots of grated cheese!
Keri justice says
I usually got with a red tomato marinara sauce on my pasta.
John H. says
I like red sauce on my pasta.
Jennifer H. says
I like pasta with olive oil and butter.
Jem says
I like grated parmesan cheese on pasta.
Lisa Walker says
I love to sprinkle romano cheese and lots of pepper!
Audra O'Hara says
I like to make my ‘copycat’ egg-mcmuffins with eggs.
Rajee Pandi says
chicken and egg fried rice
Mary Gardner says
My favorite way to use eggs is in a cheese omelette.
Heather D says
I love simple scrambled eggs with cheese.
Rosie says
I like making homemade puddings and egg nog for the holidays!
Julie says
Omelettes are my favourite way to eat eggs! I love Italian food but I’ve never tried gnocchi, would love to though!
Laurajj says
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!
Michelle Coles says
I love a good fried egg sandwich!
Sheila K. says
I love to make a cheese and mushroom omelet!
Kayte CookWatts says
Poached eggs are my absolute favorite, with a little butter and black pepper.
Donna L says
My favorite way to eat eggs is scrambled with onions and cheese.
Allyson Tice says
My favorite way to use eggs is in a quiche! i usually add mushrooms, cheese, milk, ham, and spinach!
Natalie says
I love using eggs to make delicious veggie omelets.
Karley Moore says
I love to make decadent loaded omelettes on the weekends. Thanks for the giveaway!
Meghan Malicoat says
My favorite way to use eggs is in egg salad or deviled eggs.
Julie Bickham says
Love to make scrambled eggs with cheese.
Jill H says
I like poached eggs.
Julie says
I like using eggs in baking.
Francine speaker says
omelets
Dana Rodriguez says
That looks delicious. We love omelets on the weekend.