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March 10, 2026
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This Creamy Gnocchi Alfredo with Broccoli is one of my all-time favorite easy gnocchi recipes. These little dumplings in the creamy sauce are ready in 16 minutes! Keep it in your quick cooking arsenal when you want a hearty, satisfying and quick meal.
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Instructions
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First, prepare gnocchi according to package directions.
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Then steam the broccoli in the same pot as the gnocchi, while it's cooking.
3
Meanwhile, melt butter in a large sauté pan over medium-low heat.
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Add garlic and sauté for one minute, or until fragrant.
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Stir in flour for one minute.
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Add cream and whisk until combined.
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Let the sauce thicken over medium-low heat, whisking periodically for about 5-10 minutes.
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Once sauce is thickened, add Parmesan cheese and stir until combined.
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Add the cooked gnocchi and broccoli and stir until combined.
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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.
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Vegetarian
Low Sugar
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Smart Nutrition 
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