Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Gnocchi
If you’re craving a warm, comforting meal that comes together in a flash, this Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Gnocchi is perfect for you. Ready in just 20 minutes and made in one pan, it combines tender gnocchi with earthy mushrooms and fresh spinach, all enveloped in a luscious garlic cream sauce. This dish is not only quick to prepare but also customizable, making it an excellent choice for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings with friends. With minimal cleanup and maximum flavor, you’ll find yourself reaching for this recipe time and again.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 oz crimini mushrooms
- 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. Sauté sliced mushrooms with salt and pepper until golden brown.
- Add potato gnocchi to the pan, stirring for about a minute before pouring in chicken broth. Allow it to simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and smoked paprika. Let the sauce thicken for 5-7 minutes.
- Fold in fresh spinach until wilted, adjusting seasoning with salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes to taste.
- Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 230g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 65mg