Savor the rich flavors of Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Provola, a perfect blend of comfort and sophistication in Italian cuisine.

Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Provola

Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Provola is a refined autumn recipe crafted by star chef Nino Di Costanzo, owner of Daní Maison in Ischia. This first course showcases the softness of potato gnocchi harmonizing with the creaminess of provola sauce and the intense aroma of fresh porcini mushrooms, achieving a perfect balance between comfort food and fine dining.

Prepared with rare potatoes and rice starch instead of flour, this dish offers a silkier, lighter texture. The addition of aged Parmesan cheese enriches the flavor, making it more robust and enveloping.

Every element is designed to enhance the quality of the ingredients: the provola cream adds softness, sautéed porcini mushrooms release their fragrance, and raw porcini slices complete the dish with elegance. This contemporary interpretation of a classic home-cooked meal combines technique and sensitivity, rendering Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Provola an authentic dish brimming with sophistication.

If you love homemade gnocchi, try these variations:

• Baked Gnocchi with Mushrooms
• Carrot Gnocchetti with Mixed Mushrooms
• Potato Gnocchi with Taleggio, Mushrooms, and Sausage
• Speck and Walnut Gnocchi

Ingredients

• 500g of potato gnocchi
• 200g of fresh porcini mushrooms
• 150g of provola cheese
• 50g of aged Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 1 garlic clove
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Boil a pot of salted water and cook the potato gnocchi until they float to the surface.
2. In a frying pan, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic until golden.
3. Add the sliced porcini mushrooms and cook until tender.
4. In a separate pot, melt the provola cheese and mix with a little water to create a creamy sauce.
5. Combine the cooked gnocchi with the sautéed mushrooms and pour over the provola cream.
6. Serve garnished with aged Parmesan and fresh porcini slices.

Total Time

30 min

Cuisine

Italian