Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Gnocchi
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Rich, creamy gnocchi tossed in a sun-dried tomato and spinach sauce with herbs and Parmesan—guaranteed to make anyone say “Marry Me!”
- Author: Beth
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish / Pasta
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 lb (450 g) potato gnocchi
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (not in oil)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt & pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil; cook gnocchi according to package directions until they float. Drain and set aside.
- Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in sun‑dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in heavy cream and chicken broth; simmer gently until sauce starts to thicken, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and smooth.
- Fold in spinach; cook until just wilted, about 1 minute.
- Add cooked gnocchi to the skillet; toss gently to coat in the sauce.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Add grilled chicken or shrimp for extra protein.
- Use oil-packed sun‑dried tomatoes drained if preferred.
- Leftovers keep well refrigerated up to 2 days; reheat over low heat with a splash of broth or cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 of 4 servings
- Calories: 550 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 46 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg