Mac and cheese made with GNOCCHI is the definition of comfort food. Subscribe ► http://foodtv.com/YouTubeGet the recipe ► https://foodtv.com/35NWC31Valerie Bertinelli is more than a successful actress. She's a homegrown whiz in the kitchen. Influenced by family recipes, her cooking is easy and delectable. Join Valerie as she shares her passion for cooking delicious meals!Welcome to Food Network, where learning to cook is as simple as clicking play! Grab your apron and get ready to get cookin' with some of the best chefs around the world. We'll give you a behind-the-scenes look at our best shows, take you inside our favorite restaurant and be your resource in the kitchen to make sure every meal is a 10/10!Gnocchi Mac and CheeseRECIPE COURTESY OF VALERIE BERTINELLILevel: EasyTotal: 1 hr 10 minActive: 40 minYield: 4 servingsIngredients1 heaping cup broccoli floretsKosher 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 pepper2 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch dice One 16-ounce package dried gnocchi DirectionsPreheat the oven to 400 degrees F.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.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.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.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.Subscribe to our channel to fill up on the latest must-eat recipes, brilliant kitchen hacks and content from your favorite Food Network shows.► FOOD NETWORK KITCHEN APP: http://foodtv.com/FNKApp ► WEBSITE: https://www.foodnetwork.com ► FULL EPISODES: https://watch.foodnetwork.com ► FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/FoodNetwork ► INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/FoodNetwork ► TWITTER: https://twitter.com/FoodNetwork #ValeriesHomeCooking #ValerieBertinelli #FoodNetwork #GnocchiMacAndCheeseGnocchi Mac and Cheese with Valerie Bertinelli | Valerie's Home Cooking | Food Networkhttps://youtu.be/7U2yAl0jmIE
