Marry Me Gnocchi Creamy Dish
A creamy, flavorful gnocchi dish featuring sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, Parmesan, and fresh basil in a luscious cream sauce, perfect for cozy dinners or special occasions.
Equipment
- 1 large sauté pan for cooking gnocchi and sauce
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 medium cloves garlic minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1.5 cups vegetable broth
- 16 ounces gnocchi
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes drained and chopped
- 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper plus more to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- 2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups baby spinach roughly chopped
- 5 to 6 fresh basil leaves chiffonaded
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large sauté pan over medium-low heat; add garlic and Italian seasoning and sauté until fragrant and tender.
- Add vegetable broth, gnocchi, sun-dried tomatoes, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer covered until gnocchi is tender.
- Stir in baby spinach and cook until wilted.
- Add grated Parmesan cheese, heavy cream, and fresh basil; stir to combine and adjust seasoning to taste.
- Serve topped with additional Parmesan cheese and basil leaves.
Notes
- Add extra crushed red pepper flakes for more heat.
- Use fresh basil for best flavor.
- Store leftovers refrigerated up to 3 days.