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Creamy Alfredo Gnocchi with Cannellini Beans
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Creamy Alfredo Gnocchi with Cannellini Beans

25 minServes 3Nutri-Score C€€
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what you need

Ingredients

3 people
  • gnocchi (shelf-stable or fresh)Grains500 g
  • cannellini beans (canned, drained and rinsed)Pantry400 g
  • Alfredo sauce (jarred or homemade)Pantry350 ml
  • Romano cheese (finely grated)Dairy40 g
  • sour creamDairy60 g
  • chicken breast (thinly sliced or cutlets)Meat300 g
  • olive oilPantry15 ml
  • saltSpices3 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices1 g

per serving

Nutrition

570kcal

Carbs
58 g
Proteins
32 g
Fat
23 g
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Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Frying pan
  • Colander
  • Grater

step by step

Method

  1. Cook the gnocchi

    • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
    • Add the gnocchi and cook until they float to the surface.
    • Drain, reserving a splash of the cooking water.
    Step 1
  2. Warm the beans

    • Rinse the cannellini beans well.
    • Warm them gently in a pan or in the pot with the drained gnocchi.
    Step 2
  3. Make the sauce creamy

    • Warm the Alfredo sauce in a pan over low heat.
    • Stir in the sour cream until smooth.
    • Add the grated Romano cheese and whisk until melted and glossy.
    Step 3
  4. Combine

    • Add the gnocchi and beans to the sauce and toss to coat.
    • Loosen with a splash of cooking water if needed, then season with salt and pepper.
    Step 4
  5. Sear the chicken

    • Heat the olive oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
    • Season the chicken with salt and pepper and sear until golden and cooked through, turning once.
    Step 5
  6. Serve

    • Plate the creamy gnocchi and beans.
    • Serve the chicken on the side and finish with extra Romano cheese.
    Step 6