Description
Homemade creamy spinach and mushroom gnocchi delivers comfort with Italian-inspired elegance. Silky potato dumplings nestled in rich sauce promise delightful dining for hungry souls.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz (454 g) potato gnocchi
- 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
- 8 oz (226 g) crimini mushrooms, sliced
- ½ cup (120 ml) chicken broth
- 5 oz (142 g) fresh spinach
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp italian seasoning or herbs from Provence
- ½ tsp smoked paprika
- ¼ tsp salt
- Coarsely ground black pepper
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Sauté Mushrooms: Warm olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat, then sizzle mushrooms until they turn golden-brown, seasoning with salt and pepper. Remove half the mushrooms and set aside.
- Create Sauce Base: In the same skillet, combine chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, and smoky paprika. Introduce gnocchi to this fragrant liquid, allowing it to simmer and absorb the creamy essence.
- Integrate Greens: Gently fold fresh spinach into the bubbling mixture, stirring until the leaves wilt completely and meld with the velvety sauce. Let the gnocchi become tender and infused with the rich flavors.
- Final Touches: Refine the dish’s taste by adjusting seasonings with additional salt, cracked black pepper, red pepper flakes, and a hint of smoked paprika. Sprinkle the reserved caramelized mushrooms on top, creating a visually appealing and flavor-packed finale.
Notes
- Sear Mushrooms Perfectly: Brown mushrooms over medium-high heat, ensuring they develop a golden crust without overcrowding the pan for maximum flavor development.
- Control Gnocchi Moisture: Use chicken broth and cream to create a silky sauce that prevents gnocchi from becoming soggy while enhancing its delicate texture.
- Balance Seasoning Carefully: Layer flavors progressively with garlic, Italian seasoning, paprika, and red pepper flakes to build depth without overwhelming the dish.
- Preserve Mushroom Texture: Set aside half the caramelized mushrooms as a garnish to maintain their crisp edges and provide a delightful textural contrast in the final presentation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 498
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 430 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 82 mg