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Creamy Spinach Gnocchi

This creamy spinach gnocchi has pillowy gnocchi covered in creamy and luscious garlic, parmesan, and spinach sauce. 

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 437 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces dried gnocchi
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ cup onion diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 2 tablespoons flour
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup grated parmesan
  • 4 ounces fresh spinach
  • 1 lemon juiced

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Keep it at a rolling boil until you’re ready to cook the gnocchi. 
  2. Heat a large high-sided skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the olive oil and onion. Season with a pinch of kosher salt (about 1/8th teaspoon) and cook for 4-5 minutes or until the onion is soft and just beginning to brown. 
  4. Add the garlic and thyme and cook for another minute. 
  5. Add the butter and stir until it has completely melted.
  6. Sprinkle over the flour and stir until the mixture thickens and begins to bubble. Cook for an additional minute. 
  7. Slowly add the milk, stirring constantly. If there are any large lumps of roux, whisk them until smooth. 
  8. Bring the sauce to a bubble and cook just until it has thickened enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes.
  9. Once the sauce has thickened, remove it from the heat and add the ground nutmeg. Season with salt and pepper to taste. 
  10. Add the gnocchi to the boiling water and cook for the time designated on the package, usually about 3 minutes. 
  11. While the gnocchi cook, add the parmesan, spinach, and lemon juice to the cream sauce and stir to combine. The spinach may not fully wilt yet– that’s okay! 
  12. Once the gnocchi rises to the top of the pot, they are ready! Scoop out the gnocchi (a spider strainer works best here) and add them to the spinach cream sauce.
  13. Toss to combine. If the sauce is too thin, add a splash (about ¼-½ cup) of hot starchy water from the gnocchi pot and toss to combine. 
  14. Serve immediately topped with additional fresh parmesan.
  15. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 437kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 14g (28%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 65mg (22%) Sodium 337mg (14%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 437

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 437kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 59g 20%
Protein 14g 28%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Cholesterol 65mg 22%
Sodium 337mg 14%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.