Description
This one-pot Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Gnocchi recipe features tender gnocchi simmered in a rich, parmesan-enriched tomato cream sauce with sun dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and fresh spinach. It’s a quick and comforting weeknight dinner perfect for two that combines vibrant flavors and creamy textures all in one pot.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 16 oz gnocchi (fresh or frozen)
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic (minced or pressed)
- 4 oz sun dried tomatoes
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- 1 parmesan rind
- 2 1/2 cups broth or water or a mix of both
- 1 cup milk or heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Melt and sauté garlic: Melt butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add minced or pressed garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes, careful not to burn.
- Cook down tomatoes: Add sun dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and tomato paste to the pot. Sauté the mixture until the tomatoes have broken down and softened, about 5-7 minutes. Use a potato masher or the back of a spoon to gently break down the tomatoes to create a chunky sauce.
- Simmer gnocchi: Add the parmesan rind, gnocchi, and broth or water to the pot. Cover and simmer until the gnocchi are cooked through and tender, about 10 minutes. Stir occasionally and break apart any gnocchi clumps if needed.
- Finish sauce and wilt spinach: Stir in milk or heavy cream, fresh spinach, and grated parmesan cheese. Combine well and keep the heat on medium-low with the pot half covered. Stir often until the sauce becomes creamy and thickened and the spinach has wilted, about 6-8 minutes.
Notes
- Using the parmesan rind adds depth of flavor to the sauce; it’s recommended but optional.
- Fresh or frozen gnocchi both work well; cooking times may vary slightly.
- For a richer sauce, use heavy cream instead of milk.
- Stir frequently to prevent the sauce from sticking to the bottom of the pot.
- Serve immediately for best texture; leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
