Description
This Marry Me Gnocchi recipe is a creamy, flavorful dish that combines tender gnocchi with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan cheese, all in a luscious cream sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner or a special occasion!
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 medium cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth
- 16 ounces gnocchi
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes (drained and chopped)
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper (plus more to taste)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus more for serving)
- 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups baby spinach (roughly chopped)
- 5–6 fresh basil leaves (chiffonaded)
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Place a large saute pan over medium-low heat, add olive oil, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Sauté until tender and fragrant.
- Add Broth and Gnocchi: Stream in vegetable broth, add gnocchi, sun-dried tomatoes, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer covered until gnocchi is tender.
- Incorporate Spinach and Cream: Stir in spinach, cook until wilted. Add Parmesan, cream, and basil. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve: Top with Parmesan cheese and basil leaves. Enjoy!
Notes
- You can add extra crushed red pepper flakes for more heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sauté, Simmer
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: gnocchi recipe, creamy gnocchi, vegetarian dinner, Italian-inspired dish
