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    Home » Recipes » Dinner

    Gnocchi with Creamy Blue Cheese Sauce

    Published: Jan 28, 2022 · Modified: Jan 28, 2022 by Beth Sachs · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 5 Comments

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    Easy potato gnocchi with creamy blue cheese sauce, made with heavenly gorgonzola cheese!

    A delicious and filling gnocchi recipe that can be easily adapted to include popular add-on ingredients such as mushrooms, spinach, bacon, or even walnuts!

    Potato gnocchi with a creamy gorgonzola sauce with Parmesan.

    I always keep a couple of packs of shelf-stable store-bought gnocchi in my kitchen cupboard, for quick and easy weeknight dinners when time is short!

    This creamy blue cheese gnocchi is so good, it wouldn't be out of place in a fancy Italian restaurant!

    You'd never guess it takes just minutes to make!

    👩‍🍳 Love creamy sauces? Try my creamy sweet potato pasta recipe too!

    Jump to:
    • ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!
    • 🛒 Ingredients
    • 🔪 How to make creamy blue cheese gnocchi
    • 💭 Top tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ FAQs
    • 😋 More creamy comfort food recipes
    • Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!

    Here's why this is the best creamy gnocchi recipe!

    • Quick and easy weeknight meal
    • Add in mushrooms, bacon, spinach, or any number of other ingredients!
    • Tender potato dumplings are smothered in a quick creamy blue cheese sauce made with gorgonzola cheese
    • Family-friendly food

    🛒 Ingredients

    Ingredients needed to make blue cheese gnocchi.

    Only 6 ingredients are needed to make this easy gnocchi recipe!

    • Gnocchi - I use shelf-stable gnocchi (found next to the dried pasta at the supermarket), as I always have a pack in my cupboard. You can also make this recipe with fresh gnocchi which you will find next to the fresh pasta. If you have time, feel free to make your own gnocchi with leftover mashed potato.
    • Creme Fraiche - or substitute for double (heavy) cream. It's best to use full-fat creme fraiche so the sauce won't split.
    • Blue Cheese - gorgonzola or stilton can be used to make the blue cheese sauce.
    • Parmesan - helps give the gnocchi some addittional flavour.
    • Peas - a small amount of frozen peas are added for the last few minutes of cooking, to give the dish a bit of colour. You could also wilt some baby spinach into the sauce.
    • Parsley - for garnish. I sometimes also use thyme or sage. Whatever fresh herbs you have to hand will usually work!

    🔪 How to make creamy blue cheese gnocchi

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    One: Bring a pan of salted water to the boil on a medium-high heat and cook the gnocchi for 3-4 minutes until tender, adding the peas for the final minute of cooking. Reserve a cup of gnocchi cooking water before you drain the gnocchi into a colander.

    Two: In a saucepan place the creme fraiche, blue cheese, and grated Parmesan and heat gently until the cheese melts. Stir often with a wooden spoon.

    Three: Add as much reserved gnocchi cooking water as needed in order to create a silky smooth sauce.

    Four: Stir the cooked gnocchi and peas through the blue cheese sauce and serve with chopped Parsley. Season with salt and pepper.

    Step by step photo instructions for making blue cheese gnocchi.

    💭 Top tips

    • Always keep a packet (or two) of shelf stable gnocchi in your cupboard, so you're never too far away from this quick and easy meal.
    • Don't forget to reserve some of the gnocchi cooking water before draining it, as it helps to emulsify the blue cheese sauce, making it smooth, glossy and inviting!

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    Serve the gnocchi on its own for a tasty and filling meal. For something more substantial, homemade focaccia or garlic bread is always a good option, as is a side of green vegetables, such as air fryer broccoli Parmesan or roasted Tenderstem broccoli!

    Read my post on what to serve with gnocchi for 31 new ideas to try!

    📖 Variations

    • Sprinkle some toasted walnuts on the blue cheese gnocchi for crunch and texture.
    • Stir through some cooked bacon or chorizo.
    • Fry some mushrooms in garlic butter and fold these through the blue cheese sauce at the end of cooking for gnocchi with blue cheese and mushrooms!
    • Turn it into a blue cheese and mushroom gnocchi bake by spooning the gnocchi into a baking dish, topping with breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan and baking in a hot oven for 8-10 minutes until golden and bubbling.
    2 plates with creamy gnocchi.

    🥡 Storage

    • To Store. Put leftover blue cheese gnocchi in an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
    • To Reheat. Reheat the gnocchi in the microwave until piping hot.
    • To Freeze. Place the gnocchi and sauce in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge before reheating in the microwave.

    ❓ FAQs

    Is there cheese in gnocchi?

    Gnocchi is made of small lumps of dough composed of either potato or semolina. Sometimes other ingredients such as cheese and herbs are also added.

    What can I do with leftover gnocchi?

    Store it in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat it in the microwave.

    Why did my gnocchi fall apart?

    It's likely you cooked the gnocchi for too long. Although packet instructions for timings are generally correct, I prefer to cook my gnocchi for a minute less than stated on the packet.

    A bowl of creamy blue cheese gnocchi.

    😋 More creamy comfort food recipes

    • Creamy Sausage Pasta
    • Creamy Boursin Pasta
    • Creamy Baked Tortellini
    • Creamy Tortellini Soup

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    Gnocchi with a Creamy Blue Cheese Sauce

    Easy potato gnocchi with creamy blue cheese sauce, made with heavenly gorgonzola cheese!
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine British, Italian
    Keyword blue cheese gnocchi, gnocchi with a creamy blue cheese sauce, gnocchi with gorgonzola
    Prep Time 4 minutes
    Cook Time 6 minutes
    Total Time 10 minutes
    Servings 3
    Calories 582kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • 2 Saucepan
    • Wooden Spoon
    • Cheese Grater

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 500 g Gnocchi shelf stable or fresh
    • 100 g Frozen Peas
    • 150 ml Creme Fraiche full fat
    • 150 g Blue Cheese gorgonzola or stilton
    • 4 tablespoon Parmesan grated
    • 1 tablespoon Parsley chopped
    • ¼ teaspoon Salt
    • ¼ teaspoon Pepper

    Instructions

    • Bring a pan of salted water to the boil on a medium-high heat and cook the gnocchi for 3-4 minutes until tender, adding the peas for the final minute of cooking. Reserve a cup of gnocchi cooking water before you drain the gnocchi into a colander.
      500 g Gnocchi, 100 g Frozen Peas
    • In a saucepan place the creme fraiche, blue cheese, and grated Parmesan and heat gently until the cheese melts. Stir often with a wooden spoon.
      150 ml Creme Fraiche, 4 tablespoon Parmesan, 150 g Blue Cheese
    • Add as much reserved gnocchi cooking water as needed in order to create a silky smooth sauce.
    • Stir the cooked gnocchi and peas through the blue cheese sauce and serve with chopped Parsley. Season with salt and pepper.
      1 tablespoon Parsley, ¼ teaspoon Salt, ¼ teaspoon Pepper

    Notes

    Top Tips:
    • Always keep a packet (or two) of shelf- stable gnocchi in your cupboard, so you're never too far away from this quick and easy meal.
    • Don't forget to reserve some of the gnocchi cooking water before draining it, as it helps to emulsify the blue cheese sauce, making it smooth, glossy and inviting
     
    Variations:
    • Sprinkle some toasted walnuts on the blue cheese gnocchi for crunch and texture.
    • Stir through some cooked bacon or chorizo.
    • Fry some mushrooms in garlic butter and fold these through the blue cheese sauce at the end of cooking for gnocchi with blue cheese and mushrooms!
    • Turn it into a blue cheese and mushroom gnocchi bake by spooning the gnocchi into a baking dish, topping with breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan and baking in a hot oven for 8-10 minutes until golden and bubbling
     
    Storage:
    • To Store. Put leftover blue cheese gnocchi in an airtight container and store it in the fridge for up to 3 days.
    • To Reheat. Reheat the gnocchi in the microwave until piping hot.
    • To Freeze. Place the gnocchi and sauce in a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost in the fridge before reheating in the microwave.
     
    Nutrition:
    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Gnocchi with a Creamy Blue Cheese Sauce
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    582
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    25
    g
    38
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    16
    g
    100
    %
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    42
    mg
    14
    %
    Sodium
     
    1616
    mg
    70
    %
    Potassium
     
    225
    mg
    6
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    68
    g
    23
    %
    Fiber
     
    6
    g
    25
    %
    Sugar
     
    4
    g
    4
    %
    Protein
     
    23
    g
    46
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    802
    IU
    16
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    15
    mg
    18
    %
    Calcium
     
    387
    mg
    39
    %
    Iron
     
    7
    mg
    39
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Comments

    1. Toni

      January 30, 2022 at 12:40 am

      5 stars
      This is seriously THE BEST! These flavors are so good and it's such a creamy sauce. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.

      Reply
    2. Kim

      January 30, 2022 at 2:33 am

      5 stars
      Yum! This has always been one of my favorite gnocchi sauces and this recipe was great! Love the addition of the peas to break up the heavy flavors.

      Reply
    3. Anjali

      January 30, 2022 at 5:56 am

      5 stars
      This gnocchi is to die for!! It's rich and creamy and I love the tang from the blue cheese sauce - yum!

      Reply
    4. Tavo

      January 30, 2022 at 9:25 am

      5 stars
      The first time we had blue cheese gnocchi, there is no way back! they were fantastic!

      Reply
    5. Mairead

      January 30, 2022 at 12:06 pm

      5 stars
      What an amazing sauce! Blue cheese sauce is the way to go for me from now on when making gnocchi. This recipe is definitely a keeper.

      Reply

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