Gnocchi with Blue Cheese & Spinach Cream Sauce
Father’s Day dinner called for one of dad’s favorite dishes, so Gnocchi with Blue Cheese & Spinach Cream Sauce it was. This dish is for sure a favorite for everyone in our house because it is rich, creamy, and delicious. It is one of those special occasion meals because it is just so decadent, but it is absolutely one of the most amazing dishes I think I have ever had.
Our Father’s Day this year was spent at the beach with great weather and great food. It was exactly the kind of weekend my dad wanted, so we were happy that he got to enjoy his weekend and special day! On Father’s Day we left the shore, but we made this delicious dish and had family over so it was the perfect way to end the weekend. Homemade gnocchi is simply the best, and we have been making them homemade since my MomMom started the tradition. They were always my PopPop’s favorite, and they have become my favorite as well!
a. Ingredients for Homemade Gnocchi:
4 russet potatoes; peeled
1 egg yolk
1 tsp of salt
1 – 1 ½ cups of flour
b. Ingredients for the Sauce:
1 pint of heavy cream
8 oz of crumbled gorgonzola
6 oz of baby spinach
Salt and pepper
2 tbsp of unsalted butter
c. Directions for Homemade Gnocchi
Boil the potatoes and mash them through a ricer or food mill into a large bowl; let the potatoes slightly cool
Add the egg yolk, salt, and flour mixing together well; knead the mixture into a ball(should be soft and pliable); if the mixture is too sticky add additional flour as needed
Break the dough into pieces and shape into a roll that is about the thickness of your thum
Cut the roll into 1 inch pieces; repeat until all dough is finished
Fill a large pot with salt water and bring the water to a boil; place the dumplings into the pot; when dumplings rise to the surface, cook them for about 10-12 seconds and drain
Meanwhile for the sauce, in a large skillet melt the butter into the heavy cream; when the butter has melted, add the spinach, salt, and pepper; continue to cook until spinach has wilted and sauce has thickened a little; add the gorgonzola and stir until it has melted
Add the gnocchi to the skillet and toss to coat
