Gnocchetti with ham and cream cheese is an easy and quick main dish. A recipe rich in flavor and aroma, perfect for delighting your guests. In my version, I used potato gnocchi because I love them, but if you prefer, you can use other types of gnocchi or even another type of pasta (preferably short).
If you are looking for gnocchi recipes, take a look at these:
- Difficulty: Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 20 Minutes
- Portions: 4 servings
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All seasons
- Energy 478.95 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 20.27 (g) of which sugars 5.83 (g)
- Proteins 15.56 (g)
- Fat 37.79 (g) of which saturated 6.27 (g)of which unsaturated 3.11 (g)
- Fibers 1.51 (g)
- Sodium 1,623.49 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 110 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 12.7 oz potato gnocchetti
- 7.8 oz cherry tomatoes
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic
- to taste salt
- 7.1 oz cream cheese
- 4 leaves basil
- 4.2 oz ham
How to make Gnocchetti with Ham and Cream Cheese
Place the gnocchi in salted boiling water and drain them as soon as they float to the surface.
Meanwhile, cut the cherry tomatoes in half.
In a large pan, add a drizzle of oil and a clove of garlic, then add the cherry tomatoes and turn the heat to low.
Season with salt and pepper, add a touch of oregano, then add the diced cooked ham.
Finally, add the Philadelphia cream cheese to the mixture.
Drain the gnocchi and add them to the pan. Stir everything together using gnocchi cooking water.
Plate immediately and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Serve hot.
Storage and Tips for Gnocchetti
The gnocchetti with ham can be stored for a maximum of one day in the refrigerator, covered with plastic wrap. If you don’t like ham, you can replace it with bacon or speck.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
How many types of gnocchi are there?
The varieties of gnocchi are numerous, such as Tuscan gnocchi made with yellow flour; Roman gnocchi made with semolina; Sicilian Gnocculi made with durum wheat flour; or alternatively Gnudi, made with ricotta and flour.
