Yes, it was more gnocchi this afternoon. Gnocchi—the Italian dumpling that feels like a warm hug wrapped in a cloud of carbs. And let’s be honest: who needs to spend hours rolling, cutting, and swearing at stubborn potato dough when you can grab a pack of ready-made gnocchi faster than you can say “I’m starving”?
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The Art of the Gourmet Shortcut
Today, we’re diving into the world of culinary shortcuts. This decadent dish is perfect for those days when your idea of "cooking" is limited to boiling water and then immediately forgetting why you walked into the kitchen in the first place.
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About the Ingredients
- Shiitake Mushrooms: Provide a deep, meaty texture that regular mushrooms lack.
- Blue Cheese: Acts as an instant cream sauce, melting into a rich glaze.
- Fresh Spinach: Adds a fresh, peppery finish to cut through the richness.
The real magic of this recipe lies in the unapologetic boldness of the ingredients. By pairing the deep, woody umami of shiitake mushrooms with the sharp, creamy tang of blue cheese, you create a flavor profile that tastes like it took hours to develop. The heat from the freshly boiled gnocchi acts as the perfect catalyst, melting the cheese into a velvety, pungent sauce that coats every nook and cranny of the potato dumplings without the need for a separate heavy cream base.
☁️ Lazy Gourmet Gnocchi with Mushrooms & Blue Cheese
A simple, gorgeously decadent and earthy meal that feels like luxury in under 20 minutes.
- Prep: 10 minutes
- Cook: 10 minutes
- Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 200g ready-made gnocchi
- 150g shiitake mushrooms (sliced)
- 75g blue cheese (crumbled)
- 1/2 large onion (finely chopped)
- 1 large garlic clove (crushed)
- Large handful fresh spinach
- 1 tbsp olive oil & a knob of butter
Instructions
- Boil Gnocchi: Cook the gnocchi in salted boiling water until they float to the surface (about 2-3 minutes). Drain and set aside.
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pan, sauté the chopped onion and shiitake mushrooms in the oil and butter until soft and golden.
- Wilt Spinach: Add the crushed garlic and the spinach to the pan. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the spinach has just wilted.
- Combine: Toss the cooked gnocchi into the pan with the vegetables.
- Finish: Crumble the blue cheese over the top and stir gently until it begins to melt into a creamy glaze. Season with black pepper and serve hot.
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The Verdict
Minimum effort, maximum "wow" factor. This dish proves that you don't need hours in the kitchen to create something truly indulgent. Bon Appétit!
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