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Gorgonzola Gnocchi with Crispy Prosciutto
Instructions
1
Rip or slice prosciutto into small pieces.
2
In a skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and prosciutto. Cook until crispy on both sides, then remove and set aside.
3
In the same pan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
4
Add heavy cream and bring to a light simmer.
5
Season with salt, pepper, garlic salt, and onion salt.
6
Stir in chopped Gorgonzola and let melt fully while stirring occasionally.
7
Meanwhile, cook gnocchi in salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve some pasta water.
8
Add cooked gnocchi to the sauce along with Parmesan and a dash of pasta water. Stir until creamy and well combined.
9
Top with chopped crispy prosciutto and extra Parmesan before serving.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Temper Your Gorgonzola 🧈Remove Gorgonzola from the fridge 15 minutes before cooking so it melts smoothly into the sauce without lumps, creating a silky, cohesive texture.
- Use Pasta Water as Liquid Gold 💧Reserve starchy pasta water and add it gradually to your sauce instead of more cream—it emulsifies the cheese beautifully and helps coat the gnocchi evenly without over-richness.
- Crisp Prosciutto in Advance ⏲️Cook prosciutto on a separate pan until crackling, then break it into shards just before serving to maintain maximum crunch and prevent it from softening in the warm sauce.
- Build Flavor with Butter Browning 🌰Let butter foam slightly and turn golden-brown before adding cream and cheese—this nutty depth elevates the entire sauce and balances the tang of Gorgonzola perfectly.
- Never Boil After Adding Cheese 🚫Keep heat at medium or below once Gorgonzola enters the pan; boiling causes the cheese to separate and become grainy rather than creamy and luxurious.
Recipe Facts
Diet at a Glance
Low Sugar
My Calorie Intake
Smart Nutrition 
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