Gorgonzola Cream Sauce for Gnocchi

Close-up of creamy gnocchi topped with arugula, chopped walnuts, cracked black pepper, and herbs, served on a plate. The sauce looks rich and the dish appears fresh and garnished.

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Gorgonzola Cream Sauce for Gnocchi

Easy, rich, and incredibly satisfying—this creamy gorgonzola sauce is made for gnocchi. It’s simple enough for a weeknight but feels like something you’d order at a restaurant.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Calories: 358kcal

Author: Lauren Lane

Equipment

sauce pan
Pot

Ingredients

1 Tablespoon of butter
1 Tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 cups heavy cream
4-6 oz Gorgonzola Cheese
¾ teaspoon of salt
¼ Pepper or to taste
⅛ teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg optional
toasted walnuts for garnish optional
1 package Gnocchi (homemade or store-bought)

Instructions

Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk in flour.
If using onion, shallots or garlic, add to the sauce now. Whisk to combine.
Slowly whisk in the cream, stirring constantly to keep the sauce smooth.
Once the sauce begins to gently bubble around the edges, add half of the gorgonzola. Stir until melted, then add the remaining cheese. Continue stirring until smooth (or leave a few small chunks if you prefer texture).
Let the sauce cook for 5–7 minutes, until slightly thickened and able to coat the back of a spoon. Keep heat low to prevent separation.

Cook the Gnocchi

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add gnocchi and cook according to package directions (usually 2–3 minutes, until they float).
Drain the gnocchi and immediately add to the sauce. Toss gently to coat—gnocchi is delicate and can break if overhandled.
Optional: Top with toasted chopped walnuts for a little crunch—they’re such a great contrast to the creamy sauce.

Notes

For a chunky sauce, reserve some of the Gorgonzola and add it at the very last minute.

Optional Add-Ins for final gnocchi dish:

chopped toasted walnuts
arugula
shredded rotisserie chicken

Optional Sauce Add-Ins: It's fun to mix it up.

1 oz. grated parmesan
¼ cup chopped onion (sautéed in the pan before making the sauce)
¼ cup chopped shallot (sautéed in the pan before making the sauce)
Chopped Chives
Chopped parsley

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