Easy One-Pot Lemon Garlic Gnocchi Skillet Bursting with Flavor
A comforting and vibrant dish featuring pillowy potato gnocchi in a creamy lemon garlic sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 package potato gnocchi (Use store-bought for convenience.)
- 3 cloves garlic (Fresh minced garlic preferred.)
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese (Freshly grated.)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (Extra virgin.)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley (Chopped.)
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1-2 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Carefully add the potato gnocchi and sauté for 5-6 minutes until lightly golden.
- Pour in the heavy cream, stirring, and let it simmer for about 2-3 minutes.
- Stir in the Parmesan and lemon zest to create a creamy sauce.
- Taste and add salt and black pepper to your preference.
- Finish by stirring in the chopped parsley.
Notes
Serve with a green salad or a glass of chilled white wine. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg