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Creamy Mushroom Gnocchi Dream! - gnocchi mushroom - Discover the ultimate creamy gnocchi with mushrooms recipe. Easy to make, ready in 30 minutes with rich, gar

Creamy Mushroom Gnocchi Dream!

This creamy gnocchi with mushroom sauce is the ultimate comfort food recipe, perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner. Combining tender gnocchi with a rich, garlicky sauce, this dish is surprisingly easy to make. The star of this gnocchi mushroom dish is the luscious sauce, made with earthy mushrooms, fragrant thyme, and a touch of Parmesan for depth. It coats every piece of gnocchi beautifully, creating a meal that's both elegant and incredibly approachable.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 16 ounces white button or baby bella mushrooms, cut into thin slices
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth (+ an additional 1/4 cup as needed)
  • 3/4 cup heavy cream
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch dissolved in 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • two 16-ounce packages gnocchi, prepared according to package directions

Method
 

  1. Melt the butter over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms; sauté until golden. Once they’re golden, add salt – this will draw out some of the water. Cook the mushrooms down for 5-7 minutes so some of the water can evaporate. Add garlic and sauté for 2-3 minutes, until fragrant.
  2. Add chicken broth, heavy cream, and fresh thyme sprigs to the pan. Bring to a simmer and let it cook for 5-10 minutes.
  3. Stir in the cornstarch slurry to thicken the sauce. (This is a good time to boil your gnocchi if you haven’t already.)
  4. Remove thyme sprigs from the sauce. Add the Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
  5. Add your cooked gnocchi to the sauce and gently stir to combine.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add additional broth if needed to keep the sauce nice and silky. Serve immediately.

Notes

- Use good quality gnocchi, as they are the base of the dish.
- Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking mushrooms; cook in batches if necessary for even browning.
- Adjust the consistency of the sauce with extra chicken broth if it becomes too thick.