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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
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Cacio E Pepe Mushroom Gnocchi

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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

  1. 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
  2. Step 2Add remaining oil and mushrooms. Sear undisturbed for 2 to 3 minutes per side. Season lightly with salt; reserve a few for topping
  3. Step 3Reduce heat to medium. Add butter, pepper and shallot; cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add in garlic for 30 seconds
  4. 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
  5. 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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