Description
This Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Gnocchi is a delightful blend of flavors and textures, featuring tender gnocchi, fresh spinach, and earthy mushrooms in a rich garlic cream sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, it’s ideal for busy nights or cozy gatherings at home, offering comfort and satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 oz mushrooms (crimini)
- Salt and pepper
- 16 oz potato gnocchi
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning or Herbs from Provence
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
- Coarsely ground black pepper (to taste)
- Red pepper flakes (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and cook until browned, reserving half for garnish.
- Combine remaining mushrooms with gnocchi, broth, cream, garlic, seasoning, and paprika in the skillet; bring to boil.
- Cover and simmer for about 5 minutes to thicken the sauce and cook the gnocchi.
- Add spinach, stir, and cook until wilted. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Top with reserved mushrooms and serve.
Notes
For gluten-free options, replace gnocchi with a gluten-free type.
Use vegetable broth to make it vegetarian-friendly.
Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice for extra brightness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 75mg