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    TaraTeaspoon » Recipes » Main Dish

    Easy Parmesan Mushroom Gnocchi

    Published: Oct 17, 2016 · Updated: Jul 30, 2022 by Tara Teaspoon · This page contains affiliate and sponsored links. See my full disclosure

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    Easy Parmesan Mushroom Gnocchi is a must for the dinner plan this week. Simple, cheesy, earthy and comforting, it's the perfect fall dish.


    I create a lot of weeknight dinner recipes that use grocery store shortcuts, taste amazing, and are great options for the whole family. This mushroom gnocchi is one of those creamy, cheesy, everyone-is-happy meals.

    Easy Parmesan Mushroom Gnocchi on white plate and lavender linen

    I use store-bought gnocchi, mushrooms (get the pre-sliced baby bellas and throw in some other wild mushrooms like beech or enoki), shredded Parmesan and ready-to-eat baby arugula to make this dish easy. Canned chicken broth and a splash of cream mix with the cheese to make an incredible and quick sauce.

    Easy Parmesan Mushroom Gnocchi w mix of earthy mushrooms on red w knife

    I like to mix the mushrooms because they really do have different flavors. Typically you can grab a package of baby bellas or button mushrooms in every store you go to. However, I love seeing the variety of wild mushrooms offered as well. For this recipe I wanted something fun for kids and chose some beech mushrooms, the little tiny white guys that grow in bundles. I chopped the bundled stems off and had mini mushrooms for the kids to have fun eating.

    Even though the pan I call for is nonstick, mushrooms stick just a tad when all the liquid cooks out. I love that though! Then I have little caramelized brown bits that the sauce can simmer with. Ultimately the pan comes out clean, but don't worry if it starts to stick and brown just a bit. I cooked the baby bella mushrooms and shallots together first, then added my tender beech mushrooms toward the end.

    Easy Parmesan Mushroom Gnocchi mushrooms and onions in a skillet

    Store bought gnocchi just needs to be simmered a bit to cook it through, then I like to add it to the pan and crisp one side up. It makes it taste yummy and caramelized but also look pretty in the dish. A little golden brown mixed with the dark mushrooms and bright green arugula. We all know beautiful food is much tastier (wink).

    Easy Parmesan Mushroom Gnocchi  store bought gnocchi in frying pan

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    A plate of Easy Parmesan Mushroom Gnocchi with mushrooms and onions

    Easy Parmesan Mushroom Gnocchi

    Tara Teaspoon
    Buttery sautèed mushrooms and fluffy gnocchi is simple to put together for a weeknight dinner. In a rush I buy the pre sliced mushrooms and save a step. If you find a variety of wild mushrooms like beech or enoki, play around and add them in!
    4.34 from 3 votes
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    Work Time 20 minutes mins
    Cook Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 45 minutes mins
    Course Main Course
    Servings 4 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • 16 ounces store-bought gnocchi
    • 1 tablespoon butter
    • 3 tablespoons olive oil
    • 8 ounces baby bella or button mushrooms (stems removed and sliced)
    • 1 large shallot (sliced)
    • 2 ounces beech or enoki mushrooms (stems removed (optional))
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
    • 3 tablespoons heavy cream
    • ¼ cup grated Parmesan (plus more for garnish)
    • 1 cup baby arugula
    • Red pepper flakes

    Instructions
     

    • Simmer a large pot of salted water and cook gnocchi until it floats, about 2 minutes. Remove and drain; set aside.
    • Meanwhile heat butter and 1 tablespoon olive oil in a nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and add sliced mushrooms and shallots. Cook, stirring frequently, until mushrooms are soft and almost all the liquid is gone. Add the beech mushrooms (if using) and salt. Cook 3 minutes more just to heat beech mushrooms through. Transfer mixture to a bowl or plate and place skillet over heat again.
    • Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and the cooked gnocchi. Move gnocchi around to cover bottom of skillet and let cook, without stirring, about 2 minutes to brown. Add chicken broth, cream and Parmesan and stir to move gnocchi from the bottom of the pan. Let mixture simmer until sauce is slightly thickened, about 1 minute.
    • Add mushrooms back to skillet and stir to combine. Serve gnocchi immediately with a sprinkling of arugula and red pepper flakes if desired. Season to taste with extra salt.

    Notes

    Even though the pan I call for is nonstick, mushrooms stick just a tad when all the liquid cooks out. I love that though! Then I have little caramelized brown bits that the sauce can simmer with. Ultimately the pan comes out clean, but don't worry if it starts to stick and brown just a bit.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 397kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 10gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 1124mgPotassium: 339mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 426IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 5mg
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    1. Maryb says

      July 18, 2018 at 4:00 pm

      Mushrooms always add a beautiful flavor! Love this one!

      Reply
      • Melissa says

        February 25, 2020 at 10:08 am

        I’m making this tonight!!

        Reply
    2. Sally says

      May 23, 2022 at 8:24 am

      Gnocchi turned out light and fluffy because of Tara's advice to boil it for a couple of minutes before cooking it in pan. I used a leek instead of the shallot because it was all I had in the fridge. Turned out great

      Reply
    3. Katy says

      January 22, 2023 at 9:10 pm

      Why is mine so runny? I left it to simmer for longer than one minute as well.

      Not what I expected.

      Reply
      • Tara Teaspoon says

        January 23, 2023 at 11:08 am

        Sorry to hear it wasn't as expected. There are a lot of reasons your version may have had more broth than the image. Our stoves are all variables because they are different, so my timing is based on my stove. I often give ranges or context cues so that you can adjust as necessary. Perhaps my gas burner heated the broth and evaporated it more than yours. I'm glad to hear you noticed and cooked yours a little longer. Also, since we are purchasing our gnocchi, each brand will be different. Some will be softer and more starchy, thus thickening a sauce, and others will be more firm and not absorb as much liquid. If you liked the flavor, I would suggest adding less chicken broth next time you make it. I think you'll enjoy that more!

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