Toronto’s latest location of Cibo Wine Bar — which also boasts two spots in Miami — has brought another authentic Italian restaurant to this bustling neighbourhood. Chef Saverio Macri is a first-generation Italian, who brilliantly cooks Italian classics. If you’re a Gorgonzola cheese lover like I am, the gnocchi Gorgonzola can be rather tempting indeed. The Cibo version is made with fresh homemade gnocchi, blue cheese, cream and a flurry of fresh Parmigiano Reggiano. What could be more delectable to your taste buds? You may want to share it when you realize you’ve consumed close to half your daily calories, most of your daily fat and over half your sodium! Instead, go for the gnocchi with tomato sauce and parm — a far safer bet for the bod.

Nutrition Facts
Cibo Wine Bar’s gnocchi Gorgonzola
Serving size: (382.3 g)
                                 % Daily Value
Calories 1003    
Total Fat 58.6 g                      90% 
Sodium 2148 mg                    90%
Carbohydrates 101.3 g            34%
Protein 25.6 g

Rose’s healthy take:  Gnocchi Gorgonzola 

Serves 6 • Prep time 5 min • Cooking time 7 min 

Ingredients:
500 g gnocchi 
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 cup 2% evaporated milk  
2 oz crumbled blue cheese
2 cups baby spinach leaves 
1⁄3 cup chopped tomato

Preparation
1. Bring a pot of water to a boil. Add gnocchi, bring back to a boil and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, in a skillet, combine flour and milk with a whisk until smooth. Bring to a medium heat, and whisk for about 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
3. Add cheese and spinach, simmering for about 2 minutes — just until the cheese is blended. Pour over the gnocchi and garnish with tomato.

Nutritional analysis (per serving): Calories 230, Protein 13 g, Carbohydrates 13 g, Fibre 1 g, Total fat 13 g, Saturated fat 6 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Sodium 440 mg