Delicious Creamy Buttery Tuscan Gnocchi Recipe in 25 Minutes
This Delicious Creamy Buttery Tuscan Gnocchi recipe is a quick and flavorful dish, ready in just 25 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 25 minutes mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 plates
Calories 480 kcal
For the Sauce
- 2 tablespoons Butter or Olive Oil Coconut oil can be a dairy-free substitute.
- 1 medium Brown Shallot A small onion can work as a replacement.
- 2 cloves Garlic Fresh garlic is ideal, but garlic powder can be used.
- 1 cup Chicken Broth Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
- 1 cup Heavy Cream Half-and-Half can also be used.
- 1 teaspoon Dried Italian Herbs
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
For the Gnocchi
- 1 pound Uncooked Potato Gnocchi Dry packaged gnocchi works best.
For the Flavor Boost
- ½ cup Sun-Dried Tomato Strips Reserve the oil for cooking.
- 2 cups Fresh Baby Spinach Kale or other leafy greens can also be used.
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese fresh grated, nutritional yeast is a vegan alternative.
- Fresh Basil or Parsley Optional, but recommended for garnish.
Cooking Instructions
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt butter or oil, then sauté chopped brown shallots for about 2 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic.
Add dry potato gnocchi to sear for 1 minute to enhance texture.
Stir in sun-dried tomato strips with their reserved oil, cooking for an additional minute.
Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the skillet, adding dried Italian herbs. Scrape any browned bits for flavor and season with salt and pepper.
Cover and reduce heat, cooking for 5 minutes until gnocchi absorbs the sauce.
Stir in fresh baby spinach; cook for about 1 minute until wilted.
Fold in freshly grated Parmesan cheese and herbs, simmering until desired sauce thickness is achieved.
Adjust seasoning as needed, then serve hot.
Serving: 1plateCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 12gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg
Keyword comfort food, Creamy Sauce, gnocchi, pasta, Quick Recipe, Tuscan