Creamy Mushroom Gnocchi - Easy 10-Min Meal!

A super easy, creamy mushroom gnocchi recipe you can have on the table and ready to eat in just 10 minutes!

We can't get enough of this easy gnocchi recipe. It's so delicious, rich and creamy. One of our favourite Italian recipes.

It's quick enough to make for a simple weeknight dinner, but it's also one of those dishes you could serve when friends come over for dinner.

Why You'll Just LOVE To Cook Our Creamy Garlic Mushroom Gnocchi

• It's super fast! Everyone loves a 10-minute meal, especially on a busy work night.

• We use shop bought fresh gnocchi rather than cooking it from scratch, so it's super easy!

• It tastes so rich and creamy. Like you spent a whole lot more time making it!

Equipment Needed To Make Mushroom Gnocchi

• Chopping board

• Measuring jug

• Frying pan

• Saucepan or skillet pan for the creamy mushroom sauce

• Cooking spoon

• Tablespoon

• Teaspoon

Ingredients For Creamy Mushroom Gnocchi

You'll only need a handful of simple ingredients to throw together this delicious garlicky, creamy gnocchi recipe.

• 2 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 clove garlic - chopped

• small bunch of thyme

• 160g button mushrooms - cleaned and sliced

• ½ teaspoon dijon mustard

• 100ml double cream

• 50g grated parmesan cheese

• 450g fresh potato gnocchi - we used Dell Ugo

• Pinch salt and black pepper

How To Make Mushroom Gnocchi

You're really going to like how simple this recipe is, and you'll love the pan fried gnocchi!

Step One - make the creamy mushroom sauce

• Add one tablespoon of olive oil to a pan over a low heat and tip in the chopped garlic. Fry for a couple of minutes, but don't let it brown.

• Next, add the mushroom and sprigs of thyme, fry them in the olive oil until the mushrooms are softened.

• Stir in the half teaspoon of Dijon mustard.

• Then pour in the cream, season with salt and black pepper and stir and let everything simmer along gently whilst you fry the potato gnocchi.

Step Two - pan fry the gnocchi

• Add a tablespoon of oil to a frying pan (non-stick is easiest) then fry the fresh potato gnocchi until it's heated through properly. The Dell Ugo gnocchi we use is quite small and takes around 2-3 minutes to cook through.

Cooks Note! If using larger gnocchi then fry for longer until heated through properly. You can boil the gnocchi if you prefer - just follow the packet instructions.

Step Three - add the fried gnocchi to the creamy mushroom sauce

• Tip the fried gnocchi into the creamy garlic mushrooms.

• Stir well and then add the grated Parmesan cheese. Give everything a good mix together so that the Parmesan melts into the creamy gnocchi sauce.

Step Four - serve the creamy mushroom gnocchi

• To serve just divide into two bowls and pour over any creamy juices from the pan. Then eat straight away, it's far too good to wait!

And that sauce is so delicious, you're going to want to take a piece of bread and wipe it around the pan so you don't miss even a mouthful!

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What To Serve With Mushroom Gnocchi

Well, because the sauce is so creamy and delicious, it's best served with a nice salad. Something peppery like our rocket salad works well. Or some wilted spinach with a zingy lemon dressing.

Make Mushroom Gnocchi Your Way

If you like too switch things up in the kitchen and add your own twist to a dish, here's some ideas to vary our gnocchi mushroom sauce.

• Use different kinds of mushrooms - try chestnut mushrooms, shiitake or oyster mushrooms in your sauce.

• Try adding different cheese - add a crumbling of blue cheese in place of the Parmesan.

• Add some meat - try serving scattered with bacon bits, or some sliced really garlicky, buttery cooked chicken breast.

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