Description
A harmonious blend of indulgent potato gnocchi in a rich, creamy sauce, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
- Potato Gnocchi
- Heavy Cream
- Parmesan Cheese
- Garlic
- Butter
- Fresh Spinach
- Nutmeg
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and cook the gnocchi until they float, about 2-3 minutes.
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds.
- Add heavy cream to the skillet, stirring for 1 minute to heat and thicken.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted; add gnocchi cooking water if needed.
- Toss in fresh spinach and nutmeg, cooking until spinach wilts, about 2-3 minutes.
- Drain gnocchi and combine with the creamy sauce, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan and black pepper if desired.
Notes
For a gluten-free option, use cauliflower gnocchi. You can substitute half-and-half or coconut milk for a lighter creamy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: gnocchi, creamy sauce, comfort food, Italian recipes, quick dinner