BAKED GNOCCHI WITH SAGE AND CHEESE SAUCE

A comforting dish of pillowy soft gnocchi bathed in a creamy, two cheese sauce flavored with earthy sage.

INGREDIENTS

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

4 tablespoons flour

1 cup chicken stock or vegetable stock, warmed

1 cup whole milk

Small pinch of salt to taste

1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

1 tablespoon fresh sage leaves, finely chopped

1 cup Fontina cheese, grated

1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for garnish

1 pound gnocchi

INSTRUCTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Whisk in the flour and whisk until flour turns golden brown, about 3 minutes. Add the warm stock and milk, continue to whisk until it thickens, about 3 minutes. Stir in the salt, nutmeg and sage.