Lunch: Four-Cheese Gnocchi Bake

Recipe by Rian Handler Fresh potato gnocchi means no boiling is necessary for this easy, cheesy dish.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Basil

Health benefits of Four-Cheese Gnocchi Bake

Basil is an excellent stress reliever, and has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits.

Ingredients

3 tbsp. unsalted butter, plus more for greasing
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tbsp. flour
1 c. chicken broth
1 c. heavy cream
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/3 Asiago, shredded
1/3 provolone, shredded
1/2 c. shredded mozzarella, divided
1/2 c. shredded Parmesan, divided
2 (17.5) oz. packages potato gnocchi
2 tbsp. fresh basil, chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a baking dish with butter. Set aside.
In a large pot over medium heat, melt three tablespoons butter. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Whisk in flour, one tablespoon at a time, stirring constantly, until raw taste is cooked off, 1 minute.
To pot, add chicken broth and heavy cream and whisk to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper. Bring mixture to a simmer and reduce heat to low. Quickly whisk in Asiago, provolone, 1/3 cup mozzarella, and 1/3 cup Parmesan until melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
Add gnocchi to prepared baking dish. Pour cheese sauce over gnocchi and and stir until pasta is evenly coated. Top with remaining cheese and a few grinds of pepper. Bake until cheese is bubbly and golden, 25-30 minutes.
Garnish with basil.

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