Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi
An easy but full-flavored meal with pillowy gnocchi, tender spinach, tangy sun-dried tomatoes, butter, and garlic. You’ll love that it’s all made in one pan in about 15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2-3 cloves garlic, minced
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ⅔ cup chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 pound potato gnocchi, uncooked
- ⅓ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, julienne style
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1-2 cups fresh baby spinach
- Fresh basil, optional garnish
Instructions
Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. (Use a skillet with a lid.) Add garlic and cook for 30-60 seconds, just until fragrant, then stir in the cream and broth.
Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then stir in the gnocchi and sun-dried tomatoes. Cover the skillet and cook for 4 minutes, untouched.
Uncover the pan, stir well, and test a gnocchi. Continue to cook, uncovered, stirring frequently, until the gnocchi is tender and the sauce slightly thickened.
When the gnocchi is tender, stir in the spinach, Parmesan, and lemon juice. Season with salt, pepper, and more lemon juice to taste. (Start with ½ teaspoon salt and 8-10 cranks of black pepper, adjusting to preference.) Once the spinach has wilted, remove the pan from the heat.
Garnish with fresh basil and more Parmesan as desired. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Substitutions & Variations:
Broth: Use either chicken or vegetable broth based on preference.
Spinach: Can substitute with kale or arugula.
Cheese: Try Pecorino Romano instead of Parmesan for a stronger flavor.
Additional Protein: Add cooked chicken, shrimp, or pancetta for extra protein.
Tips:
Use a non-stick or stainless steel skillet for best results.
Adjust seasoning at the end to balance flavors.
If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of broth or cream before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 440 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 662 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 66 mg
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