Gnocchi al Gorgonzola
Pillowy gnocchi in a creamy blue cheese sauce.
Ingredients
- 500 g Potato gnocchi
- 120 g Gorgonzola
- 120 ml Heavy cream
- 30 g Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1 tbsp Salt
- ¼ tsp Black pepper
Method
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Melt the gorgonzola into the cream over low heat into a smooth sauce.
- Cook the gnocchi until they float, then scoop out.
- Toss the gnocchi in the sauce with the parmesan and pepper.
- Serve at once.
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About Gnocchi al Gorgonzola
Gnocchi al gorgonzola takes the same soft potato dumplings and swings in the opposite direction from the butter-and-sage school, cloaking them in a warm, molten sauce of melted blue cheese and cream. It's a classic of northern Italy, particularly the regions around Lombardy and Piedmont where gorgonzola is made, and it's built on the idea that a good blue cheese barely needs anything else. Gorgonzola dolce melts into cream to make a sauce that's savory, tangy, and gently funky, with just enough sharpness to keep the richness from feeling flat.
The pleasure here is textural as much as flavorful: yielding gnocchi under a thick, silky sauce that coats each one, with the pepper and a little grated Parmigiano adding backbone against the sweetness of the cream. Because the sauce is simply cheese melted into cream over low heat, it's ready in the time it takes the water to boil, making this a genuinely quick but indulgent meal. It's usually served in modest portions as a first course, since it's rich, and it stands up to a bold red or a chilled glass of something sharp to cut through. Keep the heat gentle when melting the gorgonzola so the sauce stays smooth rather than splitting.
Gnocchi al Gorgonzola: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Gnocchi al Gorgonzola?
A serving has about 405 calories — 14g protein, 34.8g carbs, 22.9g fat, 2.6g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.
Is Gnocchi al Gorgonzola gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Potato gnocchi. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
Is Gnocchi al Gorgonzola dairy-free?
Not as written — it uses Gorgonzola, Heavy cream, Parmigiano-Reggiano. Swapping those for a plant-based alternative makes it dairy-free.
How long does Gnocchi al Gorgonzola take to make?
About 18 minutes start to finish, but only around 10 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
How many servings does Gnocchi al Gorgonzola make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.