Description
Creamy Marry Me Gnocchi is a rich, comforting easy recipe made with pillowy gnocchi, garlic, parmesan, sun-dried tomatoes, and a silky cream sauce. It is perfect for a quick dinner, cozy date night, easy dinner ideas, and comforting food ideas when you want something simple but full of flavor.
Ingredients
1 pound potato gnocchi
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup chicken broth
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cups baby spinach
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh basil or parsley, chopped
Instructions
1. Heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and chopped sun-dried tomatoes, then cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
3. Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth, then stir in the Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper.
4. Bring the sauce to a gentle simmer.
5. Add the gnocchi to the skillet and stir well so it is coated in the sauce.
6. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi is tender and heated through.
7. Stir in the grated parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
8. Add the baby spinach and cook just until wilted.
9. Remove from the heat and finish with fresh basil or parsley before serving.
Notes
Do not boil the sauce too hard after adding the cream, or it may separate instead of staying smooth and silky.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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