This yummy French Onion Gnocchi is the perfect Valentine's Day meal without breaking the bank or spending too much time in the kitchen!
Servings 4
Prep Time 10 minutesmins
Cook Time 45 minutesmins
Total Time 55 minutesmins
Equipment
skillet
Small baking sheet
wooden spoon
Ingredients
4tablespoonsunsalted butter
4largeyellow onionsthinly sliced
Kosher salt and coarse black pepper
4sprigs fresh Thymeplus more for garnish
1bay leafdried or fresh
217.5 ouncepackages gnocchi
1/2cupdry white wine
114.5 ouncecan beef broth
1 1/2cupsshredded Gruyere cheese
1baguettesliced
2tablespoonsolive oil
Instructions
Set a large oven-safe skillet or shallow dutch oven over moderate heat with the butter. Once melted and hot, add in the sliced onions. Season with a large pinch of salt, pepper, fresh thyme leaves and bay leaf. Cook until deeply golden brown and caramelized, about 25 minutes. Make sure to stir often so that the onions don't burn.
Stir in the gnocchi, no need to boil, and cook for a few minutes to lightly brown them. Deglaze the pan with the wine and cook until almost evaporated. Stir in the beef broth and bring to a simmer. Cook until the gnocchi has softened, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Meanwhile, arrange the baguette slices on a baking sheet and drizzle with the olive oil. Pop under a preheated broiler until golden brown and crispy. Season with a bit of salt and set aside.
Remove the gnocchi from the heat, discard the bay leaf and sprinkle the top evenly with cheese. Pop under the broiler to melt and brown the top. Remove from the oven and garnish with fresh thyme leaves. Serve with the toasted bread slices and enjoy!