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Creamy Spinach Gnocchi (20-Minute, One-Pan Meal)

Creamy Spinach Gnocchi (20-Minute, One-Pan Meal)

Delicious Creamy Spinach Gnocchi is a quick and easy meatless main course made in 20 minutes using store-bought gnocchi.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 4 people
Calories 445 kcal

Equipment

  • large high-sided heavy-bottomed skillet

Ingredients
  

Spinach

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 8 oz spinach
  • salt
  • pepper

Gnocchi

  • 16 oz potato gnocchi
  • ½ cup chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning or Herbs from Provence
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika or more
  • ¼ teaspoon salt to taste
  • coarsely ground black pepper to taste
  • red pepper flakes to taste

Instructions
 

Cook spinach

  • Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large, high-sided, heavy-bottomed skillet. Cook spinach (seasoned with salt and pepper) for about 5 minutes until wilted. Remove spinach to a plate.

Make the creamy sauce and cook gnocchi

  • To the same, now empty, skillet, add uncooked potato gnocchi, chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and ¼ teaspoon salt.
  • Bring to a boil on medium heat and stir everything well. Cover with lid, and allow the gnocchi to cook for about 5 minutes on medium heat, while the sauce boils.
  • Add back cooked spinach and stir to combine on medium heat for a couple of minutes. Cook longer if you would like a thicker sauce.
  • Season with more salt, freshly ground coarse black pepper, red pepper flakes, and smoked paprika, if you like.

Notes

This dish is a great meatless option and can be served as a main course or a side dish to complement your favorite protein.

Nutrition

Serving: 4peopleCalories: 445kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 9gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 686mgPotassium: 461mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 4326IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 6mg
Keyword spinach gnocchi
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