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Weeknight • Vegetarian

Creamy Tomato & Spinach Gnocchi

A super fast and comforting vegetarian meal featuring tender gnocchi in a rich tomato-cream sauce with fresh spinach.

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Servings
3
Level
Weeknight
Creamy Tomato & Spinach Gnocchi

In search of a dinner that feels indulgent but comes together in a flash? Look no further! This Creamy Tomato & Spinach Gnocchi is pure magic. Tender pillowy gnocchi bathes in a luscious tomato-cream sauce, brightened with fresh spinach. It's a vegetarian dream designed for your busiest weeknights.

Ingredients

Yield: 3 servings

Main

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 yellow onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup vegetable broth
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 (16 oz) package potato gnocchi (shelf-stable or refrigerated)
  • 5 oz fresh spinach
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Heat olive oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant.

  2. Step 2

    Pour in crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, heavy cream, and Italian seasoning. Stir well and bring the sauce to a gentle simmer. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

  3. Step 3

    Add the uncooked gnocchi directly to the simmering sauce. Stir gently to ensure all gnocchi are submerged and coated. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi are tender and float to the surface, and the sauce has thickened slightly.

  4. Step 4

    Stir in the fresh spinach a handful at a time, allowing it to wilt into the sauce. Continue to cook for 1-2 minutes until all spinach has wilted.

  5. Step 5

    Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately, topped with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.

Tips

  • No need to boil the gnocchi separately; it cooks perfectly right in the sauce!
  • For a richer flavor, add a splash of white wine with the broth.

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