Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi Recipe

Made to please the whole family, this creamy gnocchi recipe is a delicious and easy way to enjoy the rustic, comforting flavors of Tuscan cuisine without spending too much time in the kitchen.

Course dinner

Cuisine American

Keyword tuscan gnocchi

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 586kcal

Author Ioana

Ingredients

1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi
1 yellow onion chopped
4 garlic cloves minced
1 1/2 cups baby spinach
2 tbsp butter
1 1/4 cups heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato in oil
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
2 tbsp fresh chopped basil/parsley
salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute the chopped onion in the butter until tender, about 2 minutes. Then add the minced garlic and cook for 30 more seconds.
Add the gnocchi and sear in the flavored butter for one minute.
Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, chicken broth, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Reduce the heat to medium, cover the pan, and let the mixture cook for 5 minutes.
Stir in the baby spinach and cook for an additional minute, or until the spinach is wilted.
Add the Parmesan cheese, and let the dish simmer for 2 more minutes. At this point, the gnocchi should be soft and thoroughly cooked, and the sauce should be thickened.
Remove the pan from the heat, garnish the dish with fresh basil or parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

Incorporate the dry, uncooked gnocchi directly into the sauce; it will cook perfectly in this mixture. As the gnocchi cooks, it releases starch which naturally helps to thicken the sauce.

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