Lemon Parmesan Gnocchi
Lemon Parmesan Gnocchi is a creamy pasta dish that combines the pillowy softness of potato gnocchi with the bright, zesty flavors of lemon and rich, nutty notes of parmesan cheese in one comforting dish!
Ingredients
- 1 lb gnocchi, store bought or homemade
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups parmesan cheese, grated
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- fresh chopped parsley
- salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat.
- Add in onions and sauté for 4-5 minutes or until they start to turn golden brown.Add in garlic and cook for another minute.
- Stir in chicken broth and scrape the bottom of the pan to deglaze it.Add in heavy cream and lemon zest. Bring to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add in the gnocchi and cook for 2-3 more minutes to heat up the gnocchi and cook through.
- Turn off the heat and stir in the parmesan cheese, juice of half a lemon, fresh chopped parsley and season the dish with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately with extra parmesan cheese for serving, if desired.
Nutrition Information
Calories: 621kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 21gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 21gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 1017mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1171IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 523mgIron: 5mg