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Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi Recipe

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A one‑pan comfort dish where pillowy potato gnocchi swims in a silky garlic-infused cream sauce punctuated by sun‑dried tomatoes, spinach, Parmesan, and fresh basil—ready in under 25 minutes with minimal cleanup.

  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop (One‑Pan)
  • Cuisine: Italian‑Inspired
  • Diet: Halal

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter or olive oil

1 brown shallot (chopped) or 1 small onion

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 lb (dry packaged) potato gnocchi

½ cup sun‑dried tomato strips in oil (reserve 2 tsp oil for cooking)

½ cup chicken broth

1¼ cups heavy cream (or thickened cream / half‑and‑half)

1 tsp dried Italian herbs

Salt and pepper, to taste

1½ cups fresh baby spinach

½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

2 tbsp fresh basil or parsley, chopped

Instructions

  1. Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Melt butter (or heat oil) and sauté shallot until translucent (~2 minutes), then add garlic and cook until fragrant (~30 seconds).
  2. Add gnocchi and sear for ~1 minute, then stir in sun‑dried tomatoes and reserved oil for another minute.
  3. Pour in chicken broth, cream, and dried herbs, scraping up any browned bits.
  4. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in spinach until wilted, then melt in Parmesan until the sauce thickens luxuriously.
  5. Fold through fresh basil or parsley and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use half‑and‑half or light cream for a lighter version.
  • Vegetarian option: swap chicken broth for vegetable broth.
  • Add mushrooms, peppers, or zucchini for extra texture and flavor.
  • Boost protein by stirring in cooked chicken, shrimp, or sausage.
  • Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of milk or cream to restore sauciness.

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Find it online: https://savorymomskitchen.com/creamy-tuscan-gnocchi-recipe/