Categories: Pasta
Ingredients
- 1 heaping cup broccoli florets
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 1 small garlic clove, minced
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup shredded sharp white Cheddar
- 1 cup grated Gruyere (about 3 ounces)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch dice
- One 16-ounce package dried gnocchi
Directions
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Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
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Add the broccoli to boiling salted water and cook 2 minutes, then drain and plunge into a bowl of ice water. Remove and set aside.
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Put the panko in a small bowl. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Pour 1 tablespoon of the butter over the panko and mix it well to coat; stir in 1 tablespoon Parmesan and set aside.
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Stir the garlic into the saucepan and cook, 30 seconds. Add the flour and stir to incorporate. Gradually whisk in the milk and bring to a simmer, then cook until slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Take off the heat and add the Cheddar, Gruyere, the remaining 3 tablespoons Parmesan, then the nutmeg and cayenne, stirring until smooth. Stir in the broccoli and tomatoes and season with salt to taste.
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Add the gnocchi to the sauce and stir to coat. Transfer to an 8-inch square baking dish and sprinkle with the panko. Bake until bubbling and golden brown in spots, 25 to 30 minutes.