Gnocchi Gorgonzola and Radicchio; Recipe from Veneto
This gnocchi Gorgonzola and radicchio recipe is perfect winter comfort food that is full of Northern Italian flavours!
One of my favourite traditional Northern Italian winter recipes is potato gnocchi with gorgonzola. The combination of pillowy homemade gnocchi with rich and creamy melted gorgonzola is to-die-for delicious! At least to gorgonzola fans like me!
One of the most popular recipe posts here on the Pasta Project is my gnocchi with gorgonzola 5 ways! Well here’s the sixth way and it’s absolutely scrumptious. Potato gnocchi gorgonzola and radicchio is made with radicchio that has been caramelized with Balsamic vinegar and finished off with a sprinkling of walnuts. And yes it’s as yummy as it sounds!
Radicchio or Italian chicory!
Radicchio is a reddish-purple leafy chicory which has been cultivated in Italy since the 1600s. It’s very popular here in Northern Italy especially in Veneto, where I live, but also in Trentino-Alto Adige and Friuli Venezia Giulia. Italians grow different types of radicchio. The most common is probably ‘radicchio di Treviso’ which looks like Belgian endive. That’s the type I used for this gnocchi Gorgonzola and radicchio recipe.
But, in my local supermarket I can also find ‘radicchio di Chioggia’ which is round and looks a bit like a purple cabbage and ‘Tardivo’ radicchio, which looks a bit like a flower! Italians love radicchio and use it a lot in salads. However, they also cook it in lots of ways including in risotto and with pasta. Radicchio is yummy in pesto too and I have a great recipe for radicchio pesto you can check out.
Gorgonzola.
You can read more about Gorgonzola in my other recipe post for gnocchi with Gorgonzola 5 ways. However, in short Gorgonzola is a very ancient cheese that is believed to date back to around 900AD. It’s one of the most popular cheeses in Italy and one of the country’s greatest exports!
There are two kinds of Gorgonzola on the market; ‘dolce’ (meaning sweet) and ‘piccante’ meaning spicy. Gorgonzola dolce is younger, softer, creamier and, yes, sweeter. And this is the type I usually use and recommend for recipes like this gnocchi Gorgonzola and radicchio. Gorgonzola piccante is a more mature cheese and so it’s harder, more crumbly and has a much sharper and more pungent taste. This type I prefer to add to a cheese board.
Potato Gnocchi.
Gnocchi in one form or another have been eaten in Italy since Roman times. Today, the most popular type, especially here in the North, are those made from potatoes. Italians eat gnocchi in the same way as pasta, often as a first course or ‘primo’. I like to eat potato gnocchi as a one plate meal because they’re pretty filling, especially since they are often paired with cheese based sauces like in this gnocchi Gorgonzola and radicchio recipe.
You can use store bought or homemade gnocchi for this recipe. I usually prefer to make my own . If you want to do the same check out my recipe for homemade gnocchi.
Making this gnocchi Gorgonzola and radicchio.
This delicious potato gnocchi Gorgonzola and radicchio is really simple to make. Okay a little more time consuming if using homemade gnocchi. But apart from making the gnocchi all you need to do is melt the gorgonzola with a little milk until it becomes a creamy sauce. Then cook the radicchio in a little butter until it’s almost done, add some balsamic vinegar and caramelize it.
I served the gnocchi on a bed of the caramelized radicchio but you can also mix everything together before serving! Whichever way you serve this dish I’m sure it’s going to become a winter favourite!
If you make this gnocchi Gorgonzola and radicchio recipe, I’d love to hear how it turns out. Please write a comment here on the blog or post a comment on the Pasta Project Facebook page.
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Other Gnocchi recipes on The Pasta Project
- Homemade Potato Gnocchi
- Gnocchi with Gorgonzola 5 ways
- Homemade pumpkin Gnocchi with sage butter
- Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
- Gnocchi alla Romana
- Tuscan Gnudi (spinach and ricotta gnocchi)
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Caroline says
This sounds so incredibly comforting. I'm a big gorgonzola dolce fan as well, and it works so well with pasta and gnocchi, but would never have thought to add raddiccio as well so must give that a try.
Pam Greer says
I love all the history with this recipe! I've never made my own gnocchi, so I need to go check out your recipe for that too!
Veena Azmanov says
Have never tried Gnocchi. Sure to try this recipe with all the flavors. This will make my Dinner Perfect and delicious.
Pragati says
This is very interesting. My daughter loves pasta in any form. I will definitely make this one. Thank you to share this recipe.
Amanda says
Those little pillowy bites look delicious! Gnocchi is one of my favorite comfort foods, and it's definitely a good time of year for that. I'll have to try this one ASAP. Thanks for sharing yet another great recipe!
Tracy says
I had a dish like this when I was in Italy! This looks just as delicious - I can't wait to try it!
Liz says
I loooove gnocchi so the gorgonzola just takes it to the next level! Love this! And it's such a fast and easy recipe!
Tisha says
Definitely adding this to my too make list!!
Jacque Hastert says
I have pinned this for a later date. This definitely sounds amazing!
Tara says
Such a wonderful pairing of flavors!
Cathy says
So in love with this recipe!! Love all the ingredients in this dish so much. Definitely my kind of "an enjoyable delicious meal." Will be making it for sure!!
Stine Mari says
I really like that this recipe also has some cabbage, I think that will give the dish a lot of texture. And that gorgonzola sauce - yummy!
Kelly Anthony says
Once again you have outdone yourself with this recipe! This is my idea of the perfect comfort meal.
Danielle Wolter says
I need to have this in my life. Gnocchi is one of my favs, as well as gorgonzola. Great flavors here!
Bintu | Recipes From A Pantry says
I'm such a big fan of gnocchi but rarely have it - that needs to change. This dish looks ever so tasty
Amy | The Cook Report says
I love the sound of these flavours together, just so comforting!
Nathan Wyper says
I love all these flavours together, looks so delicious! Cant wait to try!
Natalie says
Looks so delicious and comforting! Perfect on cold winter days - I love gnocchi!
Megan | Ginger Mom and Company says
I have a package of storebought gnocchi in my pantry right now and I love the sound of this one. I think it's the perfect way to use that up 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing it!
Gloria says
This looks like the perfect meal for the weekend. I love homemade gnocchi. The flavours in this recipe are fantastic. All I need it a nice glass of wine...and call it dinner.