Ingredients
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– 8 ounces fresh spinach
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 16 ounces potato gnocchi (shelf-stable or refrigerated; cauliflower gnocchi can also be used)
– Β½ cup chicken broth (or vegetable broth, beef broth, or water)
– 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– Β½ teaspoon Italian seasoning or Herbs from Provence
– Β½ teaspoon smoked paprika (adjust to taste)
– ΒΌ teaspoon salt
– Coarsely ground black pepper to taste
– Red pepper flakes to taste (use sparingly)
Instructions
1-First, gather your ingredients and set up your workspace by mincing the garlic and washing the spinach. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat, then add 8 ounces of fresh spinach with salt and pepper to taste. Cook until the spinach wilts, about 5 minutes, and set it aside.
2-Next, in the same skillet, add 16 ounces of potato gnocchi, Β½ cup of chicken broth, 1 cup of heavy cream, 4 cloves of minced garlic, Β½ teaspoon of Italian seasoning, Β½ teaspoon of smoked paprika, and ΒΌ teaspoon of salt. Bring everything to a boil, stirring well, then cover and cook for about 5 minutes until the gnocchi is tender.
3-Once that’s done, stir the wilted spinach back into the skillet and let it simmer for a few more minutes to thicken the sauce. Finally, season with extra salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes as you like, then serve it hot for the best taste.
Last Step:
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π Use shelf-stable gnocchi for the best texture; refrigerated and cauliflower gnocchi are also good alternatives.
π₯ The sauce thickens as it cools; thin it with a splash of cream, milk, or broth before serving.
π³ Choose a heavy-bottomed, high-sided skillet to prevent burning and to cook evenly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: One-Pan Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 445
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 686mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 68mg
