Stop stressing over weeknight meals with this luxurious, one-pan vegetarian dinner. It combines pillowy gnocchi with a rich garlic cream sauce and fresh spinach for a restaurant-quality meal in under 30 minutes.
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Prep: 10 min · Cook: 20 min · Serves: 4 servings
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Ingredients
- 16 oz shelf-stable or refrigerated potato gnocchi
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 tsp salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat until bubbling.
- Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the gnocchi directly to the pan; simmer for 5-7 minutes until the gnocchi are tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Stir in the Parmesan cheese and baby spinach, cooking for 2 minutes until the spinach is wilted and cheese is melted.
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve immediately while hot.
Allergens
Contains: dairy, gluten
Cook to safe internal temperatures and use a food thermometer. Allergen and nutrition information is approximate — verify for your needs. This recipe was generated with AI assistance and reviewed for general guidance only.
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