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Creamy gnocchi with spinach in Parmesan sauce on white counter

Gnocchi with Spinach Recipe

This creamy gnocchi with spinach recipe is the ultimate weeknight comfort food. Ready in just 30 minutes, it combines tender potato gnocchi, fresh spinach, garlic, and Parmesan in a rich cream sauce that feels like a restaurant dish at home.
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Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort Food, Italian
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 520kcal
Cost: $12–15

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large skillet
  • Fine-mesh strainer
  • Chef’s knife
  • Wooden Spoon

Ingredients

Main Components

  • 2 pounds fresh gnocchi or 1.5 pounds dried
  • 5 cups fresh baby spinach leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoon butter

Flavor Boosters

  • ¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped, optional
  • ½ cup white wine optional
  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • Fresh basil leaves garnish

Optional Add-ins

  • 1 cup mushrooms sliced
  • ½ cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • 4 oz cream cheese for extra richness
  • ½ cup pine nuts for crunch

Instructions

  • Bring salted water to boil. Cook gnocchi until tender. Reserve ½ cup pasta water. Drain and set aside.
  • Heat oil and butter in skillet. Add garlic, red pepper flakes, sun-dried tomatoes. Deglaze with wine (optional).
  • Lower heat. Stir in cream and half Parmesan. Add spinach in batches until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Add gnocchi to sauce. Fold gently. Stir in remaining Parmesan. Adjust with pasta water if needed.
  • Garnish with basil. Serve hot.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 350g | Calories: 520kcal | Carbohydrates: 65g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 55mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 610mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 4100IU | Vitamin C: 18mg | Calcium: 210mg | Iron: 3mg