Side dishe for 3
Ricotta Gnocchi Mushroom Sauce
$14.72for 430 minServes 3
Soft ricotta gnocchi simmer briefly before being tossed with mushrooms, garlic, cream, broth, and parmesan.
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Cottage cheese or ricotta$0.17/oz typical | 8.75 oz | $1.50Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 3.25 oz | $1.72Typical price |
 | Eggs$0.30 each typical | 2 | $0.60Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.42Typical price |
 | Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.15Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.26Typical price |
| Mint, dill, rosemary, thyme and other fresh herbs$1.99 each typical | a little | $0.16Typical price |
| Mushrooms$0.40/oz typical | 8.75 oz | $3.53Typical price |
 | Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 4.25 oz | $0.29Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 5.5 oz | $1.22Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $11.04 | ||
Pantry staples you likely have
Salt and pepperFlourWine, beer and spirits
Not included in the cost.
Swaps
- Swap Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Swap Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 3servings as written
- $$$typical cost tier
Typical price
$3.68 per serving$14.72 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 250 g / 8oz ricotta
- 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
- 1 pinch black pepper
- 7/8 cup flour (optional)
- 30 g / 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 onion or 1 eschallot
- 2 sprigs thyme
- 250 g / 8oz white mushrooms
- 1/2 tsp cooking salt / kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/3 cup chardonnay
- 1/2 cup chicken stock/broth
- 2/3 cup thickened / heavy cream
- freshly grated parmesan
- fresh parsley (optional)
Steps
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat.
- Mix the ricotta, parmesan, egg, egg yolk, salt, and pepper, then stir in the flour until a soft dough forms.
- Roll the dough into ropes on a floured surface and cut it into small pieces.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat, then cook the onion, garlic, thyme, and mushrooms for 6 minutes.
- Add the chardonnay, broth, and cream, then simmer the sauce for 5 minutes.
- Boil the gnocchi for 2 to 4 minutes, until they float and reach 160 F, then drain and toss with the sauce and parmesan.
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