Description
Delightful one-pan spinach and mushroom gnocchi brings Italian comfort straight to your kitchen, marrying earthy mushrooms with tender potato pillows. Creamy sauce and fresh spinach create a quick, satisfying meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 package (16 ounces/450 grams) gnocchi
- 8 ounces (225 grams) mushrooms (crimini or white button), sliced
- 4 cups fresh spinach
Sauce Ingredients:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Cooking Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté sliced mushrooms in olive oil over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until golden and tender, seasoning with salt and pepper. Transfer to a separate plate.
- Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the same skillet, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer at medium heat.
- Incorporate minced garlic, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and salt into the simmering liquid, stirring thoroughly to blend flavors.
- Add gnocchi directly to the skillet, cooking for 2-3 minutes until they float, adjusting liquid consistency as needed to maintain a creamy texture.
- Reintroduce the previously cooked mushrooms to the skillet, then fold in fresh spinach leaves, allowing them to wilt and integrate with the sauce for 2-3 minutes.
- Enhance the dish’s flavor profile by adjusting seasonings with additional salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes for a subtle heat.
- Plate immediately while piping hot, presenting a luxurious, velvety gnocchi preparation that promises comfort and depth of flavor.
Notes
- Opt for fresh gnocchi from the refrigerated section for the best texture and flavor, avoiding dried or frozen varieties which can become gummy.
- Switch to plant-based cream and vegetable broth to transform this recipe into a delightful vegetarian meal that doesn’t compromise on richness.
- Toast mushrooms separately to develop a deeper, more concentrated umami flavor before adding them back into the final sauce for extra depth.
- Control sauce consistency by gradually adding broth or cream, ensuring a silky smooth texture that clings perfectly to the gnocchi without becoming too runny.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 64 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 2 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg