Cacio e Pepe Gnocchi
This creamy cacio e pepe gnocchi recipe is the perfect go to dish for any night of the week! Only 6 ingredients and 20 minutes to make!
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian, Italian Inspired
Servings: 4
Calories: 352kcal
- 17.5 oz Gnocchi (one package)
- 2 tbsps Salted Butter
- 2 tsps Black Pepper
- 2 tbsps All-Purpose Flour
- 1 cup Whole Milk
- ½ cup Pecorino Cheese (or Parmesan cheese), freshly grated
- 4 cloves Garlic , diced finely
- ¼ cup Reserved Water from Gnocchi
- Salt
- 4-5 slices Prosciutto , optional
- Fresh Basil , optional
Cook gnocchi according to package instructions and save ¼ cup of the water.
Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Then add pepper and flour. Mix together until mixture thickens and a paste forms, about 1-2 minutes.
Slowly pour in milk, stirring constantly. Allow sauce to cook in the pan for 5-8 minutes, until it thickens. Remove from heat and add pecorino cheese and garlic. Add reserved water to the sauce and stir constantly until the sauce is fully incorporated.
Add gnocchi and garnish with prosciutto and fresh basil.
Tips
- Keep the heat low on this dish as if can burn quickly. Be patient as the sauce comes together.
- Add the milk and cheese to the sauce very slowly so that the sauce doesn't clump together. Also, stir the sauce constantly while cooking for a smooth, silky, rich sauce.
- Use freshly grated cheese for the best flavor.
Calories: 352kcal | Carbohydrates: 51g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 640mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 331IU | Calcium: 240mg | Iron: 5mg