Gnocchi with Button Mushrooms
White button mushrooms are the familiar grocery-store mushrooms also called champignons. Their mild savory flavor makes them an easy partner for gnocchi, with enough character to lead a dish and enough restraint to share it.
The everyday mushroom has range
Button mushrooms become more flavorful as they cook, with a tender, meaty bite. In a cream sauce, their flavor spreads through the coating. In a browned mushroom dish, the pieces feel more separate from the gnocchi. That difference gives the same mushroom two appealing settings without relying on a specialty variety.
Mushrooms at the center or alongside something else
A simple mushroom sauce keeps the pairing focused. Chicken brings another mild, substantial ingredient, while bacon creates a saltier, smoky contrast. Crisp gnocchi shift the attention toward browned surfaces and texture.
Recipes to try
Potato Gnocchi with Creamy Mushroom SaucePotatoCream · Mushrooms · 115 min
Creamy Bacon and Mushroom GnocchiPotatoCream · Bacon · Mushrooms · 135 min
Crispy Gnocchi with Mushrooms and OnionsPotato · Eggless · Vegan · Pan-friedMushrooms · Olive oil · 120 min
Creamy Chicken and Mushroom GnocchiPotatoCream · Chicken · Mushrooms · 140 min