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    Creamy Truffle Gnocchi With Parmesan Sauce Recipe

    Published: Jan 28, 2018 · Modified: Jul 28, 2023. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

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    Creamy truffle gnocchi is a fancy dish for a special occasion and doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. You can make these Italian potato gnocchi from scratch or buy them freshly made. Combine the pillowy potato dumplings with this creamy sauce mixed with black or white truffles and plenty of Parmesan cheese, and serve them as a side dish or primo piatto. They make such a classy meal that your friends and family will welcome the special celebration.

    Creamy truffle gnocchi sauce with Parmesan
    Jump to:
    • Buying truffles
    • What gnocchi to use
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Using fresh truffle
    • How to serve gnocchi with truffle
    • Why are truffles so expensive?
    • Other types of Sauces for gnocchi
    • Recipes you might also like
    • 📋Creamy Truffle Gnocchi With Parmesan Sauce Recipe

    This white or black truffle gnocchi recipe is your best choice to make a meal exceptional and impress your guests or Valentine.

    I always make this for Christmas lunch.

    My sons love it so much that I don't even have to ask for help.

    They are happy to join me in the kitchen to make those fluffy gnocchi from scratch, as they want a large amount and don’t want to wait.

    For other fancy recipes you can prepare for a special dinner, you can check baked tortellini souffle, Champagne risotto in a Parmesan wheel or multi-color vegan gnocchi.

    If you want to know more about planning an Italian 6 meal course read the article: Italian Sunday dinner a 6 meal course

    homemade gnocchi flour tray

    Buying truffles

    Truffles are costly, especially white truffles.

    They should be listed on the stock market as their price is the same as gold.

    Depending on availability, white truffles from Alba can cost between $ 5000 to $ 10 000 per pound

    However, as other alternatives exist, you don't have to break the bank to prepare this dish.

    Valnerina Tartufi white truffle

    For example, less expensive and still delicious are black truffles or Summer truffles.

    You can also find black truffle oil, white truffle oil, truffle salt, black truffle butter, or cream with truffle flavor. 

    However, there are a lot of synthetic truffle flavors which are not at the level of real truffles.

    It is, therefore, essential to read the labels and buy only a proper brand. 

    I personally like the Valnerina tartufi , and I want to specify that I have not been sponsored nor offered products to mention their brand.

    It is a small producer based in Umbria, an Italian region renowned for its truffles. 

    Depending on your chosen mix, their jars can go from € 12 to € 29.

    My favorite is white truffle mixed with wild mushrooms porcini.

    Valnerina truffle creams

    Wherever you live, you might find different brands of truffle creams, and I recommend buying a small jar and trying it. 

    I have often been disappointed, so don't take it for granted.

    And if you have a brand you tried and liked; please leave a comment below so we can all share our knowledge and experience.


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    What gnocchi to use

    You can either use your homemade gnocchi or buy them freshly made at the.

    If you want to make your homemade fluffy gnocchi, follow this recipe on the blog. 

    They are small delicate pillowy gnocchi made without egg, and you can taste the potatoes. 

    They nicely absorb the truffle sauce maintaining a light and delicate bite.

    If you buy them, make sure they are freshly made in your local grocery store. 

    The prepackaged gnocchi are too chunky, overly dense or gummy. 

    This is a special dish, after all.

    Light and Fluffy Italian Homemade Gnocchi

    Ingredients

    If you want to make your own homemade gnocchi from scratch these are the ingredients you need

    • Russet potatoes
    • All purpose flour
    • Salt and black pepper

    Follow the recipe fluffy gnocchi

    For the creamy truffle sauce:

    • A jar of truffle sauce. Here I use a mix of white truffle and porcini mushroom
    • ​Heavy cream
    • Butter
    • Parmigiano Reggiano 
    Ingredients for homemade gnocchi

    Instructions

    1. Pour the truffle sauce, heavy cream, and a little butter into a large pan. Do not turn on the heat.
    2. Next to it, place a large pot of salted water to cook the gnocchi.
    3. When the water is rolling boil, gradually put the gnocchi in the boiling water. Depending on your pan size, it is best not to put them all at once.
    4. When the gnocchi starts floating, remove them with a slotted spoon and put them in the pan over the truffle cream. The heat from the gnocchi will melt the butter and soften the sauce. Stir but very gently.
    5. Continue until all the gnocchi are cooked.
    6. Once all the gnocchi are done, stir the gnocchi with the sauce to combine. Always stir gently as the fluffy gnocchi are very delicate.
    How to make gnocchi with truffle
    1. Transfer the gnocchi to an elegant serving bowl and bring to the table. They should be eaten immediately while still warm
    Creamy truffle gnocchi served in a dish

    Using fresh truffle

    If you want to use fresh truffle, you can look up the recipe for Pasta with black truffles.

    Use the same method to clean the truffle, prepare the sauce, and cook the gnocchi as described above.

    Cleaning a fresh truffle

    How to serve gnocchi with truffle

    You can either serve the gnocchi as a starter or as a side dish for meat or poultry.

    To retain the truffle falvor as predominant, serve it with a mild main course.

    I wouldn't serve them as a side for seafood.

    Here are some ideas of main dishes you can serve together with the truffle gnocchi:

    • crown roast of lamb
      Crown Roast Of Lamb Recipe With Rosemary And Wine
    • homemade roast beef sliced on a layer of fresh lettuce
      Homemade Roast Beef Cooked To Perfection
    • Pork tenderloin stuffed with chestnuts and cranberries roasted vegetables and gravy
      Stuffed Pork Tenderloin with Chestnuts and Cranberries
    • Brazilian Picanha BBQ
      Brazilian Picanha BBQ

    Why are truffles so expensive?

    Truffles are expensive because they cannot be cultivated. All the techniques that have been tested up to now have given poor results.

    Truffles can only be wild, and because they grow under the ground, they are challenging to find.  Searching truffles is very specialized and requires lengthy training and high investment.

    Particular dog breeds with an acute sense of smell are trained to sniff and find the truffles from a distance. Only expert truffles hunters can succeed in their quest to find them.

    Valnerina Tartufi Gold Jar

    Other types of Sauces for gnocchi

    I published earlier the recipe to make Light and fluffy homemade gnocchi without the egg. 

    Now I want to give some ideas on unique sauces you can serve with them.

    If you don't want to make gnocchi at home, you can buy them.

    However, if you serve them with a special gnocchi sauce, even store-bought gnocchi can become a cozy festive meal.

    Christmas is approaching, and I hope this will inspire you to celebrate at home with a home-cooked meal.

    The most common gnocchi sauce is effortless, just butter and sage. 

    You can serve gnocchi with butter and sage to a more elaborate meat dish as a side dish. 

    In particular, pork or chicken as their flavor well combines with sage.

    For example, Pork Stew or Easy Chicken Marsala Without Cream Recipe.

    gnocchi with sage and butter

    You can also use a classic tomato sauce as a gnocchi sauce, but if you want to make a special meal, I recommend my lamb ragu or a Bolognese sauce.

    It makes a complete meal and is perfect for a winter Sunday lunch.

    Gnocchi is very versatile, and you can serve them with any sauce you fancy: pesto, seafood, or vegetables. 

    After all, they are made of potatoes, and potatoes go with everything.

    So I hope this article inspired you to celebrate your special occasion at home with a cozy homemade dinner to remember.

    How to make Italian Gnocchi

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    Although, did you know that gnocchi are not only made with potatoes?

    Check out my Gnocchi category for more ideas.

    For a complete view of all the gnocchi recipes, check the web story: 9 Gnocchi recipes made from scratch

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    If you are making Truffle gnocchi or any other sauce I recommended in this article, leave your comment below I would like to hear from you. You can find more delicious ideas if you FOLLOW ME on Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest and Instagram or sign up to my newsletter.

    Creamy truffle gnocchi served in a dish

    📋Creamy Truffle Gnocchi With Parmesan Sauce Recipe

    5 from 7 votes
    Laura Tobin
    Servings 6 people
    Prep Time 1 hour hr
    Cook Time 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
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    Creamy truffle gnocchi is a fancy dish for a special occasion and doesn't have to be complicated or expensive. You can make these Italian potato gnocchi from scratch or buy them freshly made. Combine the pillowy potato dumplings with this creamy sauce mixed with black or white truffles and plenty of Parmesan cheese, and serve them as a side dish or primo piatto. They make such a classy meal that your friends and family will welcome the special celebration.
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    Equipment

    • KitchenAid Mixer
    • Vegetable Strainer
    • Pasta pan 8-Quart 3-Piece
    • Silicone Pastry Mat
    • Colander Strainer Spoon
    • All-Clad Fry Pan

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 lb homemade gnocchi see recipe: Light and Fluffy Italian Homemade Gnocchi
    • 1 jar truffle cream
    • ½ cup cream coconut cream for vegan
    • ¼ cup butter extra virgin olive oil for vegan
    • Parmesan for serving

    Instructions
     

    • If you want to make your own homemade gnocchi follow the recipe on the blog. If you buy them, make sure they are freshly made.
      1 lb homemade gnocchi
    • In a pan pour the truffle sauce, the cream and the butter. Do not turn on the heat.
      1 jar truffle cream, ½ cup cream, ¼ cup butter
      Truffle cream and butter
    • In a large pan next to it, boil the salted water to cook the gnocchi. 
    • When the water is boiling, gradually put the gnocchi in the boiling water. Depending on the size of the pan you are using, it is best not to put them all at once.
    • When the gnocchi start floating, remove them with a ladle and put them in the pan over the truffle cream. The heat from the gnocchi will melt the butter and soften the sauce. Stir but very gently.
    • Continue until all the gnocchi are cooked
    • Once all the gnocchi are done stir the gnocchi with the sauce to combine. Always stir very gently as the gnocchi from my recipe have no egg and are very soft. 
    • Transfer the gnocchi to a serving dish and bring it to the table. They should be eaten immediately while still warm topped by Parmesan cheese
      Parmesan for serving

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    Notes

    • For this recipe, you can either use your own homemade gnocchi or buy them freshly made at the store. Not the packadged ones
    • You can either serve the gnocchi as a starter or as a side dish for meat or poultry. personally I wouldn't use it as a side for seafood.
    • Gradually put the gnocchi in the boiling water. Depending on the size of the pan you are using, it is best not to put them all at once.
    • When the gnocchi starts floating, remove them with a ladle and put them in the pan over the truffle cream.
    • Always stir the gnocchi very gently.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 283kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 3gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 331mgPotassium: 14mgFiber: 1gVitamin A: 530IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 2.7mg
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    Comments

    1. Patty @pattysaveurs.com

      January 28, 2018 at 12:14 pm

      5 stars
      This is my all time favorite sauce for gnocchi, and for a lot of dishes for that matter, I'm such a fan of truffle, always using the black one though as the white one is far out of my budget 🙂

      Reply
      • Laura

        January 29, 2018 at 4:15 am

        I love truffle too, I always buy some when I see a good brands

        Reply
    2. Elaine @ Dishes Delish

      January 29, 2018 at 1:56 pm

      5 stars
      What a wonderful recipe Laura! I never try to buy truffles here in the US because they are always so expensive!! Gnocchi is by far my favorite pasta! I love it to bits and round pieces. Hehe! Great recipe!

      Reply
      • Laura

        January 29, 2018 at 2:32 pm

        Thank you Elaine. It is my favorite too. If you find any good truffle cream in USA, let me know. We might apply for sponsorship, LOL

        Reply
    3. Julie @ Running in a Skirt

      January 29, 2018 at 5:55 pm

      5 stars
      Ohhh how I love gnocchi! This is such a great meal for Valentine's Day-- I'm going to have to add it to my menu

      Reply
      • Laura

        January 30, 2018 at 7:21 am

        I am sure your husband will be happy

        Reply
    4. Marie

      January 29, 2018 at 8:38 pm

      5 stars
      This looks delicious! Truffle sauce sounds like the perfect sauce to pair with pillowy gnocchi. I need to keep a look out for truffle cream to buy.

      Reply
      • Laura

        January 30, 2018 at 7:20 am

        I am sure you will find a good one, just need to taste different ones until you find the one you like

        Reply
    5. Meymi-Pastry and Beyond

      January 29, 2018 at 9:11 pm

      5 stars
      Truffle and gnocchi sound very delicious together! I'd love to try this recipe!

      Reply
      • Laura

        January 30, 2018 at 7:19 am

        Yes, they are. I am sure you will like it

        Reply
    6. Célyne

      February 02, 2018 at 9:41 pm

      5 stars
      Love both gnocchi and truffles!
      one of my favourite truffle products is truffle flavoured/scented flour. We used to find it easily in NYC (Grace Marketplace) but it is more difficult here especially since l'Arbre à Truffes in Vence is no more...

      Reply
      • Laura

        February 03, 2018 at 6:25 am

        How interesting, I never heard of truffle flour. I saw the truffle shop in Vence but I always got mine in Italy or at the Montecarlo Gastronomy.

        Reply
    7. Beth

      February 03, 2018 at 6:16 pm

      5 stars
      I have only had truffles a few times. I haven't been able to find them around me! This looks like such a special, delicious meal for St. Valentines Day!

      Reply
      • Laura

        February 03, 2018 at 7:43 pm

        Really? I need to send you some

        Reply
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