Description
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.
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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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