Description
Succulent Tuscan Gnocchi delivers authentic Italian comfort with rich parmesan and herb-infused cream sauce. Savory potato dumplings nestled in silky sauce promise a delightful culinary journey you will quickly devour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil or butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lb (450 g) gnocchi
- 1 ½ cups (360 ml) heavy cream
- 2 cups (60 g) fresh spinach
- ½ cup (60 g) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- ½ cup (50 g) Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Boiling Prep: Fill a large pot with water, season generously with salt, and bring to a vigorous boil. Gently submerge gnocchi, allowing them to float to the surface when perfectly cooked.
- Flavor Foundation: Heat olive oil in a spacious skillet over medium temperature. Toast garlic until fragrant, then introduce sun-dried tomatoes, coaxing them to a gentle caramelization.
- Sauce Creation: Pour heavy cream into the skillet, allowing it to simmer softly. Incorporate Parmesan cheese, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, whisking continuously until the sauce reaches a smooth, luxurious consistency.
- Vegetable Integration: Layer spinach leaves into the skillet, watching them gracefully wilt and merge with the creamy sauce. Delicately fold cooked gnocchi into the mixture, ensuring each piece is thoroughly enrobed in the velvety sauce.
- Final Flourish: Season with salt and black pepper to enhance the flavor profile. Garnish with freshly torn basil leaves and an additional sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately, accompanied by crusty bread or a crisp salad for a complete dining experience.
Notes
- Nail Water Temperature: Boil water vigorously to ensure gnocchi cook evenly and prevent sticking, maintaining a rolling boil throughout cooking process.
- Prevent Garlic Burning: Sauté garlic briefly on medium heat, watching carefully to avoid bitter flavor from overcooking, which can ruin sauce’s delicate taste.
- Control Cream Consistency: Simmer cream gently to prevent separation, stirring constantly to achieve smooth, silky sauce that clings perfectly to gnocchi.
- Customize Dietary Needs: Swap heavy cream with coconut milk for dairy-free version, use gluten-free gnocchi for celiac-friendly option, or add protein like grilled chicken for extra nutrition.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 560
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 400 mg
- Fat: 40 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 12 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg