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!
Servings: 4
Calories: 352kcal
Equipment
- Skillet
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
Notes
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.
Nutrition
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