Description
This One-Pan Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi is a quick and flavorful meal ready in just 15 minutes. Featuring tender potato gnocchi simmered in a rich cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and aromatic garlic, all topped with parmesan cheese and fresh basil, this dish offers a comforting taste of Italy with minimal effort and cleanup.
Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato oil
- 1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound potato gnocchi, uncooked (dry packaged gnocchi)
Liquid and Seasoning
- 1/4 cup chicken broth (or vegetable stock)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half and half)
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Greens and Garnish
- 4 ounces baby spinach, fresh
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- 2 tablespoons basil, finely chopped
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a medium pan, heat the sun-dried tomato oil and add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes along with the minced garlic. Sauté on medium heat for 1 minute to release their flavors.
- Sear Gnocchi: Add the uncooked potato gnocchi to the pan and allow them to sear with the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for about 1 minute, helping them develop a slight golden crust.
- Add Liquids and Season: Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, then season the mixture with kosher salt. Stir gently and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the gnocchi to cook through and the sauce to thicken slightly.
- Incorporate Spinach: Add the fresh baby spinach to the pan and let it wilt on low heat for about 1 minute, integrating freshness and color into the dish.
- Finish with Cheese and Basil: Remove the pan from heat. Sprinkle the freshly grated parmesan cheese and finely chopped basil over the gnocchi. Stir lightly to combine before serving.
Notes
- Use dry packaged potato gnocchi for best results; fresh gnocchi may require less cooking time.
- If you prefer a lighter sauce, substitute heavy cream with half and half as suggested.
- Vegetarian variation: Replace chicken broth with vegetable stock.
- Make sure not to overcook the gnocchi to avoid them becoming mushy.
- For a richer flavor, use freshly grated parmesan cheese rather than pre-grated varieties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
