Description
Cacio e Pepe baked gnocchi elevates traditional Italian comfort food into a luxurious dish perfect for any occasion. This recipe features soft, pillowy gnocchi enveloped in a rich and creamy Pecorino Romano cheese sauce, enhanced by freshly cracked black pepper. Baked until golden brown, this delightful meal promises to satisfy your cravings while being deceptively simple to prepare. Whether it’s a weeknight dinner or a special gathering, this dish is sure to impress and warm your soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb gnocchi (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
- 4 tbsp butter
- 2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bring salted water to a boil in a large pot. Add the gnocchi and cook until they float, about 2 minutes. Drain well.
- In a pan over medium heat, melt the butter and stir in the heavy cream. Add 3/4 cup of grated Pecorino Romano until melted and smooth. Mix in cracked black pepper.
- Combine the cooked gnocchi with the sauce, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with remaining Pecorino Romano and extra black pepper, then bake for 15-20 minutes until bubbly and golden.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg