Description
This One Pot Tomato Gnocchi with Spinach is a quick and flavorful vegetarian dish that combines pillowy gnocchi with a rich tomato sauce and fresh spinach. Creamy, comforting, and easy to make!
Ingredients
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For the Tomato Gnocchi:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 (14-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 1 ½ cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 (16-ounce) package shelf-stable potato gnocchi
For the Spinach:
- 3 cups fresh baby spinach
- ¼ cup heavy cream (optional for creaminess)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Tomato Gnocchi: Heat olive oil in a large skillet or pot. Sauté garlic and onion until softened. Add crushed tomatoes, vegetable broth, seasonings, salt, and pepper. Simmer.
- Cook the Gnocchi: Add gnocchi to the pot, cover, and cook until tender and sauce thickens.
- Add Spinach and Finish: Stir in spinach until wilted. Optionally, add cream and Parmesan. Adjust seasoning. Serve warm with additional cheese and basil.
Notes
- You can make this recipe dairy-free by omitting the cream and cheese or using plant-based alternatives.
- For added protein, stir in some cooked white beans or grilled chicken at the end.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
