Description
This Tuscan Butter Gnocchi recipe is a creamy, flavorful Italian main course featuring tender gnocchi cooked in a savory blend of sundried tomato oil, garlic, butter, and cream, accented with spinach, parmesan, and fresh basil for a deliciously comforting meal.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons sundried tomato oil
- 1 onion, peeled and chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1/2 cup sundried tomatoes, cut into thin strips
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 17.6 oz (500 g) shelf-stable dried gnocchi
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup broth (vegetable or chicken)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- 3 tablespoons fresh basil, plus more for serving
Instructions
- Sauté onions: Place a deep skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the sundried tomato oil and chopped onions, cooking for 3-4 minutes until the onions are soft and translucent.
- Add garlic: Turn the heat to low, add finely chopped garlic, and cook for 30 seconds to release the aroma without browning.
- Melt butter and combine: Add butter, sundried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning to the pan. Once the butter has melted, add the dried gnocchi, stirring gently to coat the gnocchi fully in the buttery mixture.
- Season and add liquids: Sprinkle salt and black pepper over the mixture, then pour in the broth and heavy cream. Stir gently.
- Cook gnocchi: Let the gnocchi cook gently in the sauce for 6-7 minutes until they are tender and cooked through.
- Finish with greens and cheese: Stir in baby spinach, grated parmesan, and fresh basil. Cook for an additional minute to allow the spinach to wilt and the flavors to meld.
- Final taste and serve: Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm with extra fresh basil and parmesan cheese on top if desired.
Notes
- Sundried tomato oil adds a rich, tangy flavor and can be found in specialty stores or made by infusing olive oil with sundried tomatoes.
- Shelf-stable dried gnocchi is convenient and cooks quickly, making this dish fast and easy.
- You can substitute broth with vegetable broth for a vegetarian option and use a plant-based cream to further adapt.
- For a richer taste, gently toast the sundried tomatoes before adding the gnocchi.
- This recipe is best served immediately to enjoy the creamy texture and fresh flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
