Dumplings With Cream Sauce Recipe

Name: Dumplings With Cream Sauce
Prep time: 1 hour
Cook time: 30 minutes
Yield: 3
Cuisine: Eastern European/Italian
Ingredients: pasta dough: 200g; meat or cheese filling: 150g; cream-based sauce: 100g

pasta dough meat or cheese filling cream-based sauce dinner

If you're a fan of comforting, hearty dishes, this plate of dumplings draped in creamy sauce is sure to appeal. The dumplings, reminiscent of Eastern European pierogi or Italian ravioli, offer a delightful mystery of potential fillings ranging from savory meat to sumptuous cheese or a rich vegetable puree. Served with a smooth, possibly cream-based sauce that accentuates without overwhelming, this dish promises a satisfying depth of flavor. While the sauce's components aren't directly visible, it might involve elements like sour cream, cream cheese, or a classic béchamel, hinting at a luxurious creaminess.

🌎 Eastern European/Italian: Main Course

🔥 Calories 800kcal
🍗 Protein 27.5g
🍚 Carbs 50g
🧈 Fat 32.5g

🥗 Ingredients:

pasta dough (200g)
meat or cheese filling (150g)
cream-based sauce (100g)

🍳 How to cook (3 servings):

Cooking Time: 30 minutesPreperation Time: 1 hour

Dumplings Filling and Assembly

Choose your filling – a minced meat blend, a rich cheese mixture, or a savory vegetable puree. Encase the filling in your chosen pasta dough, shaped into dumplings through a preferred method like pinching or folding. For a traditional touch, consider recipes specific to pierogi or ravioli if aiming for authenticity.

Cooking Dumplings

Boil or steam the dumplings until they float to the surface and are thoroughly cooked. This method retains the dumplings' shape and ensures a tender, delicate texture that's ready to soak up the sauce.

Preparing the Sauce

Begin with a base of cream, sour cream, or start a béchamel sauce with butter and flour, gradually whisking in milk until creamy. Keep the seasoning subtle to let the dumplings shine, with just a hint of salt and white pepper. For an additional layer of richness, blend in cream cheese if desired. Gently coat the cooked dumplings in the sauce before serving.

Serving Suggestions

Plate the sauce-draped dumplings warm, garnishing optionally with a sprinkle of fresh herbs for a pop of color and flavor. As this dish can command the table on its own, it requires no side dishes, keeping the focus on the creamy, comforting appeal. Serve as a main course for 2-3 people, adjusting portion size as necessary.

⭐️ Nutrition facts:

Rich in carbohydrates from the pasta dough and potentially high in protein and fat depending on the filling and sauce, this dish can be a comfort food staple. The nutritional value will vary greatly based on the choice of filling and the creaminess of the sauce. It's indulgent, with each serving offering a spectrum of nutrients.