Cinnamon butter gnocchi may sound unusual to you, but I promise you it is absolutely Amazing! I am sure that if you try it, you will think the same!
In this traditional carnival recipe from Veneto, Northern Italy, potato gnocchi are tossed in cinnamon butter and sprinkled with brown sugar. Divinely delicious and easy to make! To make this cinnamon butter gnocchi, you will need potato gnocchi. The sauce is simply melted butter with cinnamon. When you plate the gnocchi you just need to sprinkle on some brown sugar!
Ingredients
- 400-500 g gnocchi (14-17oz) If you want to make your own see my recipe
- 120 g butter (4oz)
- 50 g brown sugar (2oz)
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon (flat tablespoon)
- 1-2 cinnamon sticks (used for decoration)
- 50 g Parmigiano Reggiano or Grana (2oz) optional
Instructions
1. If you are making homemade gnocchi you will need to make them first.
2. Put a pot of water on to boil for the gnocchi. Add salt once it starts to boil and bring to the boil again.
3. Melt the butter in a pan that is big enough to hold the cooked gnocchi too. Once the butter has melted add the ground cinnamon and stir until you have a smooth sauce.
4. Cook the gnocchi in the boiling water (fresh gnocchi take only 2-3 minutes depending on the size) They are ready when they rise to the surface.
5. Once the gnocchi rise to the surface of the water, drain them with a slotted spoon and place them in the pan with butter and cinnamon. Mix together and plate
6.Sprinkle with brown sugar just before serving. Add grated cheese if required. I decorated with a piece of cinnamon stick.
Recipe Notes
This recipe can also be made with pumpkin or sweet potato gnocchi. In some parts of Veneto they also add raisins.