Description
This One-Pan Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi recipe delivers a rich and comforting dish bursting with flavors of sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, fresh spinach, and parmesan cheese. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s a perfect quick meal featuring tender potato gnocchi simmered in a luscious creamy sauce infused with savory herbs and tangy sun-dried tomato oil.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sun-dried tomato oil
- ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes, roughly chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound potato gnocchi (uncooked, dry packaged)
- ¼ cup chicken broth (or vegetable stock)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half and half)
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 4 ounces fresh baby spinach
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh basil, finely chopped
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a medium skillet, heat the sun-dried tomato oil over medium heat. Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes and minced garlic, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook Gnocchi: Add the dry potato gnocchi to the pan and allow them to sear with the garlic and sun-dried tomatoes for 1 minute, helping to develop flavor and a slight crust.
- Add Liquids & Simmer: Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream, then season with kosher salt. Stir to combine and cook for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and the gnocchi to cook through.
- Wilt Spinach: Stir in the fresh baby spinach and cook on low heat for an additional minute until the spinach is wilted and tender.
- Finish & Serve: Remove the pan from heat. Sprinkle in the freshly grated parmesan cheese and chopped basil, stirring gently to combine. Serve immediately while warm.
Notes
- You can substitute chicken broth with vegetable stock to make it vegetarian-friendly.
- Using half and half instead of heavy cream will lighten the dish but still keep it creamy.
- Freshly grated parmesan is key for the best flavor and texture.
- Gnocchi can stick if not stirred gently during cooking; take care when stirring.
- For a dairy-free version, replace cream and parmesan with suitable alternatives.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Tuscan gnocchi, creamy gnocchi recipe, one pan gnocchi, quick Italian dinner, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach gnocchi, easy creamy pasta, 15 minute dinner
