Cacio E Pepe Mushroom Gnocchi
Golden gnocchi, buttery mushrooms, and a silky, peppery Parmesan cream sauce, all made in one pan. A creamy twist on cacio e pepe for cozy nights that call for something a little extra
- Total time
- 30 min
- Serves
- 2
- Published
- Recipe by
- Saba

The recipeDine in Colors
Cacio E Pepe Mushroom Gnocchi
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 25 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Serves
- 2
Ingredients
- 16 oz Potato gnocchi (shelf-stable or refrigerated)
- 4 oz Lion’s mane, torn
- 4 oz Oyster mushrooms, torn
- 1 Small shallot, finely chopped
- 2 Garlic cloves, pressed or minced
- 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 tbsp Unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup Heavy cream
- ½ cup Freshly grated Parmesan or Pecorino Romano, plus more for serving
- 1½ tsp Freshly cracked black pepper
- ⅓ cup Warm water
- Salt, to taste
- Chopped parsley, optional
Instructions
- Step 1Heat 1 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add gnocchi straight from the package. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes, tossing occasionally, until golden and tender. Transfer to a plate
- Step 2Add remaining oil and mushrooms. Sear undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Season lightly with salt; reserve a few for topping
- Step 3Reduce heat to medium. Add butter, pepper and shallot; cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add in garlic for 30 seconds
- Step 4Lower heat add in cream and warm water, scraping up browned bits. Simmer for 1 to 2 minutes. Turn off heat; gradually stir in cheese until smooth
- Step 5Return gnocchi and toss, adding warm water as needed. Taste for salt. Top with reserved mushrooms, extra cheese, pepper, and optional parsley
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