Last updated on August 8th, 2017 at 11:31 am
This gnocchi with mushroom ragu is a super easy dinner that’s ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for any night of the week.
Remember I told you I work in IT (Information Technology)? I’ve been a systems analyst/software developer all my life, for almost 20 years. Stop guessing my age! Would you believe it if I told you that in all that time I never used a Mac computer? Kind of hard to believe. I’ve always been a Windows gal. There really is something to be said about teaching old dogs new tricks. Even so, I always knew that Mac computers are the best but I guess I was always scared to change. Hubs has always had a MacBook Pro but I never touched it.
Today all this changed. I finally gave in and bought myself a MacBook Air. Can I just say I. LOVE. IT. Seriously! I had it up and running in less than 5 minutes and here I am 10 minutes later writing this post. Oh and it’s super fast! You CAN teach old dogs new tricks, and I’m proof of that!
What can I say? Life is great! And to celebrate such a huge event I have the perfect dish. I know you probably thought I’d never stop talking about my laptop and talk about this recipe.
This recipe is perfect for any night of the week including a celebratory dinner. This gnocchi with mushroom ragu is so simple to make, you’ll have dinner in under 30 minutes, you’ll thank me, and you’ll love it.
Before you ask, no I did not make my own gnocchi, maybe some day I will but not this day. I do however strongly recommend that you use freshly grated Parmesan cheese, I think it makes all the difference.
Gnocchi with Mushroom Ragu
Ingredients
- 1 lb gnocchi
- 1 lb mushrooms sliced
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 cup red wine
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup vegetable stock
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
- chopped parsley for garnish
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Boil the gnocchi according to package instructions.
- In a large skillet heat the butter together with the olive oil over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms and cook for about 3 to 5 minutes until the mushrooms brown a bit. Add the red wine, cream and vegetable stock. Season with salt, pepper and oregano. Cook for a couple minutes, the sauce will thicken and may evaporate a bit, so don't cook it too long.
- Pour mushroom ragu over gnocchi. Garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese.
- Enjoy with a nice glass of red wine.
Jenn says
July 6, 2016 at 12:24 pmHi Jo,
This recipe looks delicious but I’m wondering if I can substitute the heavy cream with either whole or low fat (preferably) milk or a non-diary milk? We try to avoid heavy cream when possible.
Thank you!
Joanna Cismaru says
July 7, 2016 at 9:32 amHi Jenn,
I substitute heavy cream with lactose free milk all the time because my husband is lactose intolerant and it works just fine. Usually if the sauce or whatever I’m making isn’t thick enough I might add a bit of flour to thicken but otherwise it works. 🙂
Carolsue says
October 28, 2014 at 1:41 amI made this tonight and it was very good — however, no matter how long I cooked it, it wouldn’t thicken. I added some flour and then some cornstarch and got it a little thicker. Other than that, it was excellent!
Regina says
August 13, 2014 at 4:29 amLooks delicious! What type of red wine should I use? Also, can I substitute red wine for something else??
JoAnne says
April 18, 2014 at 11:53 amI have always been a Window’s user and was also leery of venturing into the MAC world. Not only have you given me a delicious recipe to try this weekend but you have also peaked my interesting in the world of MAC computers. I just replaced my lap top with a Toshiba. My husband needed to replace his and I have been steering him away from MAC.
I have several blogs that I follow and enjoy. It is always a pleasant surprise when I learn something new as people share their thoughts and lives with their readers. Thanks!
jo says
April 18, 2014 at 12:05 pmThanks Joanne! I’m just loving this macbook air, it’s so light and easy to use. I wanted to get an iPad at first but I’m glad I got the laptop instead because I can just sit anywhere now and blog, work and do whatever I need to do. Love it!
Carol at Wild Goose Tea says
April 18, 2014 at 3:16 amCongrats on your new computer. I was data systems analyst too for 5 yrs, back when the world was flat. It amazing how ignorant I am now. Well enough about you and me and the little brown jug—-which is appropriate now since it celebration time. Very very fancy ragu for such a short prep time. I attended an Italian cooking class and I still don’t make my own gnocchi. I am so relieved you didn’t for this recipe. I almost didn’t read the post for feeling preguilty because I knew I wouldn’t make the gnocchi. But the picture looked good and then I was pulled in with your computer talk. I am glad I was.
jo says
April 18, 2014 at 4:02 amWell then Carol, we have something in common. 🙂 I always say I was a lot smarter when I wasn’t married, my husband is also in IT and he does everything now, so I think I got a lot dumber. LOL