Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi Dish (Print Version)

Pillowy gnocchi tossed in a flavorful Tuscan garlic-Parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach.

# What You'll Need:

→ Gnocchi

01 - 1 lb potato gnocchi (store-bought or homemade)

→ Vegetables

02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
04 - 3 garlic cloves, minced
05 - ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and sliced
06 - 3.5 oz baby spinach leaves

→ Cream Sauce

07 - 1 cup heavy cream
08 - ¼ cup vegetable broth
09 - ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - ½ tsp dried Italian herb mix
11 - ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
12 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

→ To Finish

13 - Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
14 - Extra grated Parmesan, for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi until they float, then drain and set aside.
02 - Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
03 - Incorporate sun-dried tomatoes and sauté for 2 minutes. Add baby spinach and cook until wilted, approximately 1 minute.
04 - Pour in heavy cream and vegetable broth. Stir in grated Parmesan, dried Italian herbs, and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Simmer gently for 3 to 4 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
05 - Add cooked gnocchi to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the cream sauce. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes until heated through and creamy.
06 - Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil leaves and additional grated Parmesan cheese.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • It comes together in thirty minutes but tastes like it simmered all afternoon
  • The sauce clings to every ridged dumpling and feels like a warm hug
02 -
  • Do not overcook the gnocchi or they will turn gummy and sad
  • The sauce thickens quickly off the heat so pull it a little earlier than you think
03 -
  • Use a slotted spoon to transfer gnocchi so you do not splash water everywhere
  • Grate your own Parmesan because pre grated refuses to melt properly
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