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Creamy gnocchi au poivre served in a bowl with freshly cracked pepper on top.

Gnocchi Au Poivre

This Gnocchi Au Poivre brings French bistro flavors to your kitchen table in just 25 minutes. The creamy peppercorn sauce, traditionally served with steak, finds a new purpose coating tender potato pasta for a twist on Italian comfort food!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: French, Italian
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 12 oz package of gnocchi
  • 1 tablespoon green peppercorns crushed
  • 1 shallot diced
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup beef or chicken broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add the crushed green peppercorns and toast for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
  2. Add the butter to the skillet and let it melt. Stir in the diced shallot and sauté until softened and golden, about 2-3 minutes.
  3. Pour in the beef or chicken broth, and heavy cream to the pan. Add gnocchi at the same time.
  4. Season with salt and simmer for 10-15 minutes until sauce thickens and gnocchi are soft.
  5. Divide the gnocchi between plates or bowls, and garnish with extra crushed peppercorns if desired. Enjoy on its own or with crusty bread!

Notes

Store any leftover gnocchi and pepper sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When reheating, add a splash of cream or broth to loosen the sauce, as it will thicken considerably when chilled.

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