Name: Gnocchi Hearts in Creamy Pink Sauce
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 4 plates
Cuisine: Italian

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May 13, 2025

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These Gnocchi Hearts in Creamy Pink Sauce are a charming and delicious homemade pasta dish perfect for special occasions or cozy nights in. Made from a simple potato-based dough, these heart-shaped gnocchi are tender and chewy, boiled to perfection and coated in a rich, velvety pink sauce. The sauce features fragrant garlic, tomato paste, and heavy cream, finished with plenty of Parmesan and a dash of pasta water for the ideal texture. The final touch of parsley and more cheese makes this dish both beautiful and irresistibly satisfying.

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Gnocchi Hearts in Creamy Pink Sauce

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Ingredients

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WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

Instructions

Boil potatoes in salted water for about 15 minutes or until tender. Drain and mash until smooth. Season with salt and set aside.

On a floured surface, add 2 cups flour and 2 cups mashed potatoes. Make a well in the center, crack in 2 eggs, season with salt, and whisk the eggs.

Slowly incorporate flour and potatoes into the eggs until a dough forms. Knead until smooth and let rest for 10 minutes.

Roll out half the dough and cut into shapes using a small heart-shaped cookie cutter. Repeat with remaining dough.

Boil gnocchi in salted water for 5–6 minutes or until al dente. Drain and reserve pasta water.

In a pan, melt butter with olive oil. Add garlic and cook until fragrant. Stir in tomato paste and cook until darkened.

Whisk in heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Add Parmesan, cooked gnocchi, and a splash of pasta water.

Season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and parsley. Stir until sauce is creamy and gnocchi is fully coated.

Serve topped with extra Parmesan and parsley.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Potato Perfection 🥔
Use starchy, dry potatoes like Russet and ensure they're completely cooled before mixing to prevent gummy gnocchi dough.
Heart-Shaping Technique 💕
Roll gnocchi dough into a long rope, then cut into equal pieces and use your thumb to create a gentle heart shape by pressing and pulling slightly.
Sauce Emulsification Secret 🥄
Add reserved pasta water gradually to the pink sauce, whisking constantly to create a silky, emulsified texture that clings perfectly to the gnocchi.
Boiling Precision 💦
Cook gnocchi in small batches and remove them immediately after they float to the surface to prevent overcooking and maintain their delicate texture.
Cheese Layering Magic 🧀
Grate Parmesan fresh and add in two stages - some during sauce preparation and the rest as a final garnish for maximum flavor complexity.

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