Gnocchi Alfredo

  Gnocchi Alfredo
Trade in your boring ol' pasta dish and give this one a try instead. Explore your wild side this week!

Makes 5 servings
Recipe from Taste of Home Magazine

INGREDIENTS:
2
lbs frozen potato gnocchi
3
tbsp butter, divided

tbsp plus 1½ tsp all-purpose flour
1½  cups milk
½
cup grated Parmesan cheese
  Dash ground nutmeg
½
lb sliced baby portobello mushrooms
  Minced fresh parsley, optional

DIRECTIONS:
1. 
Cook gnocchi according to package directions.
2.
Meanwhile, in a saucepan, melt 1 tbsp butter. Stir in flour until smooth; gradually add
 
milk. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened. Keep warm.
3.
Drain gnocchi. In a large heavy skillet, cook remaining butter over medium heat until
 
golden brown (do not burn).
4.
Add mushrooms and gnocchi. Cook and stir 4-5 minutes or until gnocchi are lightly
  browned and mushrooms are tender. Serve with sauce. Sprinkle with parsley if desired.