Description
Creamy spinach gnocchi is a comforting dish that brings together tender, pillowy gnocchi in a velvety sauce enriched with fresh spinach and Parmesan. Each bite is a delightful blend of flavors that feels like a warm hug on a chilly evening. Perfect for weeknights or special occasions, this recipe is easy to prepare and sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil the gnocchi in salted water until they float, then drain.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 30 seconds), then add fresh spinach and cook until wilted.
- Gradually pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously. Let it simmer for about 4-5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet, gently stirring to coat them in the sauce for around 2 minutes.
- Stir in freshly grated Parmesan until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra cheese or black pepper if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approx. 200g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 80mg