Gnocchi and Cheese without Cream

Gnocchi and Cheese is my answer to a busy day: golden pan-fried gnocchi in a warm Cheddar and Parmesan sauce. Milk makes the sauce creamy, with no cream needed.

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A cheese sauce with a few ingredients

Start with butter and flour, then gradually whisk in the milk so you can smooth out any lumps. Let the flour cook briefly in the smooth sauce before adding Cheddar and Parmesan.

Fry the gnocchi until golden

Pan-fry chilled gnocchi in a non-stick pan, following the packet instructions. Make the sauce in a saucepan alongside them. Combine the two only at the end to keep some of the gnocchi’s browned texture.

If the cheese sauce becomes too thick

The cheese thickens the sauce, and it firms up further as it stands. Stir in a little milk at a time if needed. Keep the heat low once the cheese is added; there is no need to boil the sauce vigorously.

Kitchen tip

Freshly grate the cheese and add it in small batches to the hot sauce. It melts more evenly than a large clump added all at once.

For a vegetarian version, choose Cheddar and a Parmesan-style hard cheese made with microbial rennet.

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Gnocchi and Cheese without Cream

Gnocchi in a creamy Cheddar and Parmesan sauce made with milk, without cream. Includes a video and tips for a smooth sauce, ready in 20 minutes.

Prep time

5 min

Cook time

15 min

Yield

2 servings

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Ingredients

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• 400 gGnocchi
• 10 gButter
• 10 gflour, about 1 tbsp
• 300 mlMilk 1,5%
• 70 gCheddar, in cubes
• 30 gParmesan, grated
• Salt, Pepper
• 1 tsprapeseed oil

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Instructions

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1. Dice the Cheddar and grate the Parmesan. Heat 1 tsp rapeseed oil in a non-stick pan and fry the gnocchi until golden, following the packet instructions.
2. Meanwhile, melt 10 g butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in 10 g flour and cook briefly without browning.
3. Gradually whisk in 300 ml milk. Simmer the smooth sauce gently for a few minutes, stirring.
4. Reduce the heat. Stir in the Cheddar and Parmesan in batches until melted. Season with salt and pepper, fold in the gnocchi and serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving

Calories

622 kcal

Protein

24.8 g

Carbohydrates

67 g

Sugar

13.8 g

Fat

27 g

Saturated fat

13.5 g

Fibre

0.1 g

Salt

3.3 g

Data source: USDA SR28

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