Description
Easy 30-Minute Pesto Gnocchi with Spinach and Artichokes is a delightful dish that brings comfort and flavor to your dining table in just half an hour. Tender gnocchi are coated in a vibrant pesto sauce, complemented by fresh spinach and tangy artichokes. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, this colorful meal transforms any occasion into a cozy Italian bistro experience.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb gnocchi (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup pesto sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup canned artichokes (drained and roughly chopped)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Your Ingredients: Rinse the spinach and chop the artichokes.
- Cook the Gnocchi: Boil salted water in a large pot, add gnocchi, and cook until they float (about 2 minutes).
- Sauté Garlic and Spinach: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add minced garlic until fragrant, then add spinach until wilted.
- Combine Artichokes and Pesto: Stir in drained artichokes and pesto sauce until combined.
- Toss with Gnocchi: Add cooked gnocchi to the skillet; toss gently until coated.
- Finish with Parmesan: Remove from heat, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, allowing it to melt slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg