Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Gnocchi
Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Gnocchi is your new go-to comfort food that combines the delightful chewiness of gnocchi with rich flavors of sautéed mushrooms and fresh spinach, all enveloped in a creamy garlic sauce. This one-pan dish is perfect for busy weeknights, taking just 20 minutes from start to finish and requiring minimal cleanup. Whether you’re cooking for family or entertaining guests, this vegetarian delight will impress everyone at the table. Enjoy each comforting bite of this flavorful meal that’s sure to become a staple in your home.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 oz crimini mushrooms
- Salt and pepper
- 16 oz potato gnocchi
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- ¼ teaspoon salt (to taste)
- Coarsely ground black pepper (to taste)
- Red pepper flakes (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced crimini mushrooms and sauté until golden brown, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Add potato gnocchi and chicken broth to the skillet; bring to a gentle simmer to cook the gnocchi.
- Pour in heavy cream, followed by Italian seasoning and smoked paprika. Stir well and let it simmer until the sauce thickens.
- Mix in fresh spinach until wilted. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg