Creamy Baked Gnocchi Alfredo

Name: Creamy Baked Gnocchi Alfredo
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound potato gnocchi; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 cup heavy cream; 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; Fresh parsley for garnish

This comforting baked gnocchi dish features pillowy potato pasta smothered in a rich, cheesy sauce.

By Recipes By Nani· 🌍 Italian· August 24, 2026

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Prep

10 minutes

Cook

35 minutes

Total

45 minutes

Serves

There is something truly special about a bubbly, golden casserole coming straight out of the oven. This recipe takes store bought potato gnocchi and coats it in a silky, homemade Alfredo sauce before topping it with plenty of mozzarella and parmesan cheese.

My family loves this for a cozy weeknight dinner because it feels like a restaurant treat at home. If you want to save even more time, you can assemble the whole dish in the morning and just pop it in the oven when you are ready to eat.

🧺 Ingredients

1 pound potato gnocchi
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Fresh parsley for garnish

👩‍🍳Instructions

1
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the gnocchi according to the package instructions. Drain them well and set aside.
3
In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the garlic and cook for about one minute until fragrant.
4
Pour in the heavy cream and let it simmer gently for three minutes. Whisk in the parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper until the sauce is smooth and creamy.
5
Add the cooked gnocchi to the saucepan and toss them gently until they are fully coated in the sauce.
6
Transfer the mixture into a greased baking dish and sprinkle the mozzarella cheese evenly over the top.
7
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until the cheese is melted and bubbling. If you like a golden top, turn the broiler on for the last two minutes.
8
Let it rest for five minutes before serving with a sprinkle of fresh parsley.

💡 Tips

This dish is best served fresh while the cheese is gooey. If you have leftovers, keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for two days and reheat them in the oven to keep the texture nice.

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