Creamy Gnocchi Alfredo with Broccoli

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.

Author: It is a Keeper

Meal Type: Peanuts Free

Cuisine: Italian

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 6 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 16 minutes

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 462 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 tbsp - Butter
2 tablespoons - Flour
8 ounces - Heavy cream
2 cloves - Garlic
1 lb - Gnocchi
2 cups - Broccoli florets
½ cup - Parmesan cheese

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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