Pasta and noodles · Italian · 20 min
Gnocchi with Broccoli & Cheddar Cheese Sauce
- 20 min
- 2–6 servings
- 676 kcal / serving
Creamy cheddar sauce coats tender gnocchi and broccoli for a comforting weeknight dish. The broccoli adds color and texture, while the sauce comes together quickly for a satisfying meal in minutes.
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Ingredients
- 1 crownbroccoli
- 0.33 (8 oz) blockcheddar cheese
- 1 (16 oz) pkgpotato gnocchi
- 10 fl ozwhole milk
From the pantry: all-purpose flour, black pepper, butter, unsalted, garlic powder, salt
Cookware
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Produce
- 1 crownbroccoli
Dairy, eggs & chilled
- 0.33 (8 oz) blockcheddar cheese
- 1 (16 oz) pkgpotato gnocchi
- 10 fl ozwhole milk
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Ingredients for 2, 4 and 6 servings
| Ingredient | 2 servings | 4 servings | 6 servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| broccoli | 1 crown | 2 crowns | 3 crowns |
| cheddar cheese | 0.33 (8 oz) block | 0.66 (8 oz) block | 1 (8 oz) block |
| potato gnocchi | 1 (16 oz) pkg | 2 (16 oz) pkg | 3 (16 oz) pkg |
| whole milk | 10 fl oz | 20 fl oz | 30 fl oz |
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Directions
- Fill a medium saucepan halfway with water, bring it to a boil, and cover to keep the heat steady.
- Wash and dry the broccoli, then break it into florets and cut the stems into bite-sized pieces so everything cooks evenly.
- When the water boils, drop in broccoli and gnocchi; simmer until the gnocchi floats to the surface and the broccoli is tender, about 3 minutes.
- Grate the cheddar and set it aside so it’s ready to melt into the sauce.
- Drain the gnocchi and broccoli well, then return them to the warm pan; cover to keep warm.
- In a small saucepan, melt a knob of butter over medium heat, then whisk in flour and cook briefly until smooth.
- Slowly whisk in milk, continuing to stir until the sauce thickens, then whisk in the cheese and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
Two tips
- Prep the broccoli ahead by washing and cutting it the night before to speed up weeknight cooking.
- Serve leftovers by reheating with a splash of milk to loosen the sauce or add a pinch more pepper for extra bite.
Nutrition per serving
- Calories
- 676 kcal
- Protein
- 22 g
- Carbs
- 57 g
- Fat
- 41 g
- Fiber
- 5 g
- Sodium
- 1016 mg
Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.
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