Description
Comfort meets elegance in this creamy spinach and sundried tomato gnocchi, where pillowy potato dumplings dance with rich, tangy flavors. Hearty Italian-inspired comfort beckons with each luxurious, velvety bite that promises pure culinary satisfaction.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetable Ingredients:
- 1 medium brown onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves of garlic, very finely chopped or pressed
- 60g / 2 cups of fresh baby spinach
- 10 pieces of sundried tomatoes, thinly sliced
Dairy and Cheese:
- 30g / 2 tablespoons of salted butter
- 150 ml / ¾ cup of double cream (heavy cream)
- 50g / ½ cup of Grana Padano cheese, finely grated
Main Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 1 × 500g / 17.6 ounces pack of gnocchi
- 300 ml / 1 cup of vegetable stock
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 heaped teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 – 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts (optional)
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper + more for serving
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious skillet, gently sautéing chopped onions with a delicate sea salt sprinkle until they transform into a soft, translucent landscape.
- Introduce aromatic dried oregano, minced garlic, and sliced sundried tomatoes, allowing their intense flavors to meld and dance together for a brief moment.
- Melt butter into the fragrant mixture, then carefully fold in the gnocchi, ensuring each pillowy dumpling is evenly coated and gently warmed.
- Stream vegetable stock and rich double cream into the skillet, seasoning with salt and black pepper. Allow the liquid to simmer and gradually thicken, stirring attentively to prevent sticking.
- When the sauce reaches a luxurious consistency, cascade fresh baby spinach into the pan, watching it wilt and integrate seamlessly with the creamy base.
- Remove skillet from heat and vigorously stir in Grana Padano cheese until the sauce transforms into a silky, glossy emulsion.
- Transfer the gnocchi to serving plates, crowning the dish with a sprinkle of toasted pine nuts, an extra dusting of cheese, and a final whisper of freshly ground black pepper.
Notes
- Quick cooking method ensures gnocchi stays tender and absorbs the rich, creamy sauce without becoming mushy.
- Double cream and butter create a luxurious, velvety texture that coats each pillow-soft gnocchi perfectly.
- Sundried tomatoes add a concentrated, tangy burst of flavor that cuts through the richness of the cheese and cream.
- Toasting pine nuts releases their nutty aroma and provides a delightful crunchy contrast to the soft gnocchi.
- Fresh baby spinach brings a vibrant green color and light, peppery freshness to the dish, balancing the heavy sauce.
- Grana Padano cheese melts smoothly, adding a salty, complex depth that elevates the entire meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 70mg