Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi Delight (Printable)

Pillowy gnocchi simmered in a rich garlic-Parmesan cream with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes.

# 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:

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

# Top Suggestions:

01 -
  • It tastes like you spent hours cooking, but honestly takes about thirty minutes from start to finish.
  • The sauce is so velvety and rich that vegetarian guests never feel like they're missing a thing.
  • One skillet means one pan to wash, which might be the best part of all.
02 -
  • Don't let the cream sauce boil hard or it can separate; keep the heat at a gentle simmer and you'll have silky results every time.
  • Freshly grated Parmesan melts into the sauce smoothly, but the pre-shredded kind with anti-caking powder tends to clump and never fully incorporates.
03 -
  • Cook your gnocchi in well-salted water and reserve a cup of the cooking liquid just in case you need to loosen the sauce at the end.
  • Keep your heat moderate throughout; rushing with high heat is how cream sauces break and spinach gets tough.
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