Description
Creamy spinach and mushroom gnocchi delivers Italian comfort with a delightful vegetarian twist. Pillowy potato dumplings swim in rich, earthy sauce that blends silky spinach and savory mushrooms, promising a satisfying meal you’ll crave again.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 16 ounces (454 grams) potato gnocchi
- 8 ounces (226 grams) crimini mushrooms, sliced
- 5 ounces (142 grams) fresh spinach
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) heavy cream
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) chicken broth
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning or Herbs from Provence
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Coarsely ground black pepper
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Finishing Ingredients:
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Sizzle sliced mushrooms in a generous glug of olive oil over medium-high heat, coaxing them to golden-brown perfection with a sprinkle of salt and pepper. Transfer half the caramelized fungi to a waiting plate.
- In the same skillet, introduce potato gnocchi to a luxurious bath of chicken broth, heavy cream, fragrant garlic, Italian seasoning, and smoky paprika. Let the liquid dance and bubble, gently enveloping the pillowy dumplings.
- Cover the skillet, allowing the gnocchi to simmer and absorb the velvety sauce, transforming into tender morsels of deliciousness.
- Cascade fresh spinach into the bubbling mixture, stirring consistently until the emerald leaves wilt and integrate seamlessly with the creamy concoction.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning, sprinkling additional salt, cracked black pepper, fiery red pepper flakes, and an extra whisper of smoked paprika to elevate the flavor profile.
- Artfully scatter the reserved caramelized mushrooms across the surface, creating a rustic, appetizing presentation that promises a symphony of textures and tastes.
Notes
- Quick and easy one-pan meal that transforms simple ingredients into a restaurant-worthy creamy gnocchi dish.
- Perfectly caramelized mushrooms add deep, rich umami flavor that elevates the entire recipe.
- Cooking gnocchi directly in the sauce ensures maximum flavor absorption and creates a luxurious, velvety texture.
- Fresh spinach wilts beautifully, adding vibrant color, nutrients, and a slight peppery taste to the creamy sauce.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes and smoked paprika to suit personal spice preferences.
- Ideal for busy weeknights, requiring only 15-20 minutes from start to finish with minimal cleanup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 73 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg