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Cook store-bought gnocchi with parmesan and spinach, using a wooden spoon.
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Creamy Spinach Parmesan Gnocchi Recipe

Super Easy One Pot Creamy Spinach Parmesan Gnocchi Recipe is a delicious, quick, and hearty dinner the whole family loves in under 20 minutes! Tons of garlic, parmesan, spinach and buttery cream sauce flavor for a vegetarian pasta dinner that is irresistible.
Prep Time2 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian/American
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 270kcal
Author: Courtney ODell

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • ¼ cup garlic diced
  • 1 lb gnocchi
  • 2 cups baby spinach fresh
  • 1 cup water
  • ¼ cup basil cut into thin strips
  • 1 tsp salt celtic sea salt
  • 1 tsp pepper freshly cracked
  • 1 cup half and half
  • ½ cup parmesan grated

Instructions

  • In a large nonstick pan, melt butter until foamy. 
  • Add garlic and cook until fragrant and soft, about 3 minutes. 
  • Pour in water and gnocchi. 
  • Let gnocchi soak up water and reduce, about 4 minutes on high. 
  • Reduce heat to medium and add spinach, basil, salt and pepper and stir well. 
  • Let spinach cook down, another 3 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning or sticking. 
  • Turn heat off and add in cream, stirring vigorously as you add. 
  • Return to medium heat and stir in parmesan cheese. 
  • When parmesan is melted and cream sauce is thick, remove from heat and serve immediately. 

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 35mg | Sodium: 853mg | Potassium: 138mg | Fiber: 2g | Vitamin A: 1375IU | Vitamin C: 5.1mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 3.2mg