Description
A quick and delicious One-Pan Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi recipe that combines tender potato gnocchi with sun-dried tomatoes, fresh spinach, and a creamy parmesan sauce. Perfect for a flavorful weeknight dinner ready in just 15 minutes.
Ingredients
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Main 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)
- 1/4 cup chicken broth or veggie stock
- 1 cup heavy cream or half and half
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 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, then add the roughly chopped sun-dried tomatoes and minced garlic. Sauté on medium heat for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Sear the Gnocchi: Add the uncooked potato gnocchi to the pan and sear it with the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1 minute, allowing the gnocchi to slightly brown and absorb flavors.
- Add Liquids and Seasoning: Pour in the chicken broth (or veggie stock) and heavy cream (or half and half), then season with kosher salt. Stir gently and cook for 5 minutes to allow the gnocchi to cook through and the sauce to thicken.
- Wilt the Spinach: Add the fresh baby spinach to the pan and cook on low heat for an additional minute until the spinach wilts.
- Finish with Cheese and Basil: Remove the pan from heat and sprinkle in the freshly grated parmesan cheese and chopped basil. Stir to combine and serve immediately.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable stock for a vegetarian option.
- Use half and half instead of heavy cream for a lighter sauce.
- Fresh gnocchi can be used but adjust cooking time accordingly.
- For a spicier variation, add red pepper flakes during sautéing.
- Garnish with extra parmesan or fresh basil leaves for presentation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 481 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 996 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 13 g
- Cholesterol: 76 mg
