Gnocchi Gorgonzola
Recipe from Family Circle

Gnocchi are potato dumplings and are most often served as a side dish in Italy. In this quick and easy recipe, purchased gnocchi are tossed with a blue cheese and ham sauce to make a tasty main dish.


Gnocchi Gorgonzola

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Servings: 6 servings
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 11 mins
Related Categories: Ham, Low Fat Dinners, Pasta, Quick and Easy Pasta Dishes
 
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Ingredients
  • 8  ounces
    Gorgonzola cheese
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  • 1  teaspoon
    cornstarch
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  • 1  package
    (8 ounces) diced ham
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  • 1  package
    (9 ounces) frozen peas
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  • 1/4  cup
    milk
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  • 1/8  teaspoon
    black pepper
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  • 2  pounds
    gnocchi (see Note)
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    Grated Parmesan cheese and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Directions
1.
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to boiling.
2.
Crumble Gorgonzola cheese onto a sheet of waxed paper. Toss with cornstarch and set aside.
3.
In a 10-inch nonstick skillet, heat ham over high heat until sizzling. Add frozen peas and heat through. Stir in crumbled Gorgonzola and the milk. Season with pepper.
4.
Cook gnocchi in boiling water for 2 to 3 minutes, according to package directions. Drain, and toss with Gorgonzola sauce. Serve warm, sprinkled with Parmesan and freshly ground black pepper, if desired.

Note
Look for this shelf-stable, potato-based dumpling near dry pasta in the supermarket.
Nutrition information
Calories 450, Total Fat 13 g, Saturated Fat 8 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Sodium 1544 mg, Carbohydrate 62 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 22 g. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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