“Creamy” Gnocchi with Wild Mushrooms
I’m all about finding those cozy comforting stick-to-your-ribs dishes and making them with nourishing ingredients. a huge bowl of airy gnocchi in a creamy sauce with mushrooms and peas will surely do the trick, right? This “creamy,” gnocchi with wild mushrooms hits all of those comforting notes and is made with cleaner ingredients to nourish your body inside and out.
the inspiration:
This flavor combination is based on memories of one of my favorite dishes with the utmost nostalgia- “pasta weesie” from carraba’s italian grill. growing up, my mom and I would meet my grandmother there for an early dinner. I have succinct memories of that fluffy bread with herby oil and the pasta weesie- a creamy bowtie pasta dish with peas, mushrooms and a creamy lemon wine sauce. my “creamy” gnocchi with wild mushrooms add a touch of this nostalgia to a huge comforting bowl of goodness and it’s made with better-for-you ingredients.
creamy gnocchi with wild mushrooms ingredients:
- gnocchi: this is my favorite grain-free gnocchi, found in the freezer section at Whole Foods.
- wild mushrooms: this is a chance to use your favorite fancy mushrooms. I used hen of the foods but you could also do beech or enoki. if you can’t find any of these, roasted then sliced portabellas will do the trick.
- frozen peas: a touch of nostalgia and a pop of color and texture.
- fresh thyme: this tender woodsy herb is a flavor match made in heaven with the cream sauce and the vegetables.
- coconut milk: canned coconut milk is where we achieve our creaminess. and don’t worry, it won’t taste like coconut with the other ingredients in the sauce.
- aromatics: fresh garlic and shallots and a nice sharpness to the dish.
- white wine: adds depth of flavor to the entire dish and don’t worry, the alcohol will cook off making it kid-friendly.
menu planning ideas:
as usual, this “creamy” gnocchi with wild mushrooms can easily stand alone and be perfection. I’ve also added some menu planning combinations if you want to dress the dish up or down.
- weeknight dinner: serve the creamy gnocchi with a simple roasted chicken.
- casual couples dinner: serve the creamy gnocchi with seared steaks and a simply-dressed arugula salad.
- sunday supper: serve my slow cooker bourbon pear pot roast with the creamy gnocchi and roasted carrots.
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This recipe just made it into my regular rotation. It was delicious, quick to put together and soooo good! I had everything on hand except the mushrooms which was a plus. A new staple! Thank you!!
Hi Carla, this is wonderful. Thank you so much. I made this for a special dinner with my Mom and I and it was so cozy and comforting. Appreciate your comment so much!