Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi
A quick and easy meal featuring creamy sauce with gnocchi, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes. Perfect for a delicious dinner.
Equipment
- Deep Skillet with Lid
- Saute Tool
- cutting board
- chef's knife
Ingredients
Butter and Cream
- 1 Tablespoon butter
- ¾ cup heavy cream
Broth and Seasoning
- ⅔ cup chicken or veggie broth
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- kosher salt
- black pepper
Gnocchi and Vegetables
- 1 pound potato gnocchi uncooked
- ⅓ cup oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes julienne style
- 1-2 cups fresh baby spinach
Cheese and Garnish
- ½ cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese
- fresh basil optional garnish
Garlic
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
Cooking 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. Once the spinach has wilted, remove pan from the heat.
- Garnish with fresh basil and more Parmesan, as desired. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
This dish is quick to prepare and perfect for a weeknight meal. Adjust the seasoning to your taste for a personalized flavor.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 440kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 66mgSodium: 662mgPotassium: 281mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 1662IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 217mgIron: 5mg
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