Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Gnocchi
Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Gnocchi is a delightful one-pan meal that comes together in just 20 minutes, making it the perfect choice for busy weeknights or cozy weekend dinners. This comforting dish features tender potato gnocchi tossed with sautéed crimini mushrooms and fresh spinach, all enveloped in a rich garlic cream sauce. With its quick preparation and satisfying flavors, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite. Enjoy it as a hearty main course or as an elegant side dish to complement your favorite proteins.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 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)
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- ¼ teaspoon salt (to taste)
- coarsely ground black pepper (to taste)
- red pepper flakes (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced crimini mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and sauté until golden brown (5-7 minutes).
- Add potato gnocchi to the skillet, pour in chicken broth, and bring to a simmer. Cook according to package instructions until the gnocchi floats to the top.
- Stir in heavy cream and minced garlic, add Italian seasoning, and let simmer for 2-3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Fold in fresh spinach until wilted. Adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes as desired. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 80mg