Description
This Creamy Tuscan Garlic Parmesan Gnocchi Bake is a comforting Italian dish featuring pillowy gnocchi, a rich garlic-infused cream sauce, and fresh spinach and tomatoes. It’s perfect for a cozy family dinner or a delightful solo treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Start by preheating your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cook the gnocchi: In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook the gnocchi according to the package instructions. Once cooked, drain and set aside.
- Sauté the vegetables: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cherry tomatoes, cooking until the tomatoes are softened, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in the chopped spinach and cook until wilted.
- Make the creamy sauce: Reduce the heat and pour in the heavy cream. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Mix well until the sauce is creamy and smooth.
- Combine and bake: Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet and gently mix to coat the gnocchi with the creamy sauce. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish. Top with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
- Bake and garnish: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and golden. Once out of the oven, garnish with the fresh chopped basil.
Notes
The key to perfectly cooked gnocchi is to be gentle and not overcrowd the pot during the boiling process. This ensures the gnocchi retain their delicate and pillowy texture, rather than becoming dense or gummy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg