Ingredients
– 16 oz potato gnocchi (shelf-stable or refrigerated, with cauliflower gnocchi as an alternative)
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 8 oz fresh or frozen drained spinach
– ½ cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth, beef broth, or water)
– 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter option)
– 4 cloves minced garlic
– ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning or Herbs from Provence
– ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
– ¼ teaspoon salt
– Coarsely ground black pepper to taste
– Red pepper flakes to taste
– plant-based cream
– coconut milk
– vegan cheese alternatives
– gluten-free gnocchi
Instructions
1-Gather all ingredients and prepare them: Mince 4 cloves of garlic, measure out 1 cup heavy cream, and drain 8 oz of spinach if frozen.
2-Sauté the spinach first: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pan, add the spinach with a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook until wilted. Set it aside once done.
3-Prepare the sauce: In the same pan, add minced garlic and cook briefly, then pour in ½ cup chicken broth and 1 cup heavy cream. Stir in ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, ¼ teaspoon salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
4-Cook the gnocchi: Add 16 oz of potato gnocchi to the sauce and simmer for about 5 minutes until tender.
5-Combine and finish: Stir the sautéed spinach back into the pan to blend flavors and thicken the sauce. Taste and season further with extra salt, pepper, smoked paprika, or red pepper flakes if needed.
6-Serve immediately: This creamy spinach gnocchi serves four as a meatless main or side, offering a balanced meal with around 445 calories per serving.
Last Step:
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🥬 If using frozen spinach, make sure to squeeze out as much excess water as possible to prevent the sauce from becoming too watery
🍝 Don’t overcook the gnocchi – they’re done when they float to the surface and are tender, which usually takes about 5 minutes in the sauce
🌿 For extra flavor, add a splash of white wine to deglaze the pan before adding the cream, or top with grated Parmesan cheese before serving
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 445
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 75mg