Name: Creamy Gnocchi Alfredo with Broccoli
Prep time: 6 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Butter; 2 tablespoons Flour; 8 ounces Heavy cream; 2 cloves Garlic; 1 lb Gnocchi; 2 cups Broccoli florets; 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese

Creamy Gnocchi Alfredo with Broccoli cover

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Creamy Gnocchi Alfredo with Broccoli

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Instructions

First, prepare gnocchi according to package directions.

Then steam the broccoli in the same pot as the gnocchi, while it's cooking.

Meanwhile, melt butter in a large sauté pan over medium-low heat.

Add garlic and sauté for one minute, or until fragrant.

Stir in flour for one minute.

Add cream and whisk until combined.

Let the sauce thicken over medium-low heat, whisking periodically for about 5-10 minutes.

Once sauce is thickened, add Parmesan cheese and stir until combined.

Add the cooked gnocchi and broccoli and stir until combined.

Top with extra grated Parmesan.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Garlic in Butter First 🧈
Infuse the butter with garlic over low heat for 1-2 minutes before adding cream to develop deep, rich flavor without burning the garlic.
Reserve Starchy Pasta Water 💧
Save 1 cup of gnocchi cooking water to adjust sauce consistency—the starch helps emulsify the cream and prevents a heavy, separated sauce.
Grate Parmesan Fresh, Never Pre-Shredded 🧀
Use freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano and add it off-heat while stirring constantly to prevent clumping and achieve a silky, luxurious texture.
Blanch Broccoli Separately for Perfect Texture 🥦
Cook broccoli in salted boiling water for 2-3 minutes until just tender-crisp, then add to the sauce at the very end to maintain vibrant color and crunch.
Keep Your Cream Warm and Never Boil 🔥
Heat cream gently before combining with other ingredients and maintain a gentle simmer throughout—boiling breaks the emulsion and creates a grainy, separated sauce.