Ridiculous Gnocchi Bliss: Cheesy Vodka Sauce Perfection
Indulge in ridiculously creamy baked gnocchi enveloped in a rich, cheesy vodka sauce made with garlic and heavy cream.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, grated, minced, or very thinly sliced
- 6 ounces tomato paste
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup chicken broth or water
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt (more to taste)
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Make the vodka sauce: Heat butter in a large oven-safe pan over medium-low heat. Add garlic; sauté for 5 minutes until soft (do not brown it).
- Add tomato paste; sauté for 1-2 minutes. Add vodka; sauté for 1-2 minutes until mostly evaporated.
- Stir in heavy cream, chicken broth, and kosher salt. Bring to a low simmer until the sauce coats the back of a spoon and tastes delicious. Remove from heat.
- Cook the gnocchi according to package directions. Add the cooked gnocchi to the sauce in the pan and stir gently to combine.
- Preheat oven to broil. Arrange mozzarella cheese over the top of the gnocchi mixture.
- Sprinkle generously with grated Parmesan cheese. Bake for 5-8 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbly and lightly browned on top. Serve immediately!
Notes
- Use store-bought gnocchi kits for ultimate convenience.
- Don't brown the garlic; it can make the sauce bitter.
- For an extra flavorful sauce, use good quality tomato paste and chicken broth.
- Broil just until the cheese is bubbly and browned; watch carefully to prevent burning. Allergens: Milk, Wheat. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.
- Don't brown the garlic; it can make the sauce bitter.
- For an extra flavorful sauce, use good quality tomato paste and chicken broth.
- Broil just until the cheese is bubbly and browned; watch carefully to prevent burning. Allergens: Milk, Wheat. Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.