A rich and comforting dish featuring pillowy gnocchi in a creamy sauce infused with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and parmesan, perfect for a quick yet indulgent dinner.
- Author: sarra
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 lb (450g) potato gnocchi
- 2 tbsp olive oil (from the sun-dried tomato jar if possible)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, sliced
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 cup baby spinach
- 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh basil, for garnish
- Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions, then drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the minced garlic and sun-dried tomatoes, sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in the parmesan cheese until melted and the sauce thickens slightly.
- Add the cooked gnocchi and baby spinach to the skillet, tossing to coat in the sauce.
- Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For extra protein, add cooked chicken or shrimp.
- Use half-and-half instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
- The sauce thickens as it cools, so serve right away.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: gnocchi, creamy gnocchi, sun-dried tomato gnocchi, vegetarian pasta, Italian comfort food