Easy • Pasta
Creamy Garlic Spinach Gnocchi
Pillowy gnocchi in a luscious garlic-spinach cream sauce, ready in under 20 minutes.
- Prep
- 5 min
- Cook
- 15 min
- Servings
- 4
- Level
- Easy
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Say hello to your new favorite weeknight comfort food! This dish takes soft, pillowy gnocchi and smothers it in a rich, garlicky cream sauce packed with healthy spinach. It's incredibly quick to make and feels wonderfully indulgent, perfect for those evenings when you need something delicious without a lot of fuss.
Ingredients
Yield: 4 servings
Main
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup vegetable broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 5 oz fresh baby spinach
- 1 lb package potato gnocchi (shelf-stable or refrigerated)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Preparation
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant (don't let it brown).
Step 2
Pour in the vegetable broth and heavy cream. Bring to a gentle simmer, then stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and optional red pepper flakes.
Step 3
Add the fresh spinach to the skillet. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the spinach wilts down, about 2-3 minutes.
Step 4
Carefully add the gnocchi to the sauce. Cook according to package directions, usually 2-3 minutes, until the gnocchi floats to the surface and is tender. Stir gently to coat.
Step 5
Serve immediately, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese.
Tips
- For a richer flavor, you can use chicken broth instead of vegetable broth.
- If the sauce gets too thick, add a splash more broth or cream until it reaches your desired consistency.
- A quick squeeze of lemon juice at the end can brighten up the flavors.
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