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A bowl of creamy spinach and mushroom gnocchi topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs

Creamy Spinach and Mushroom Gnocchi

This creamy spinach and mushroom gnocchi is a comforting one-pan meal with tender potato gnocchi, savory mushrooms, and a rich Parmesan cream sauce. It comes together quickly for an easy weeknight dinner that feels extra cozy and satisfying.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 620

Ingredients
  

Equipment

  • large pot
  • large skillet
  • colander
  • wooden spoon
  • measuring cups and spoons

Method
 

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the gnocchi according to package directions until they float. Drain and set aside.
  2. While the gnocchi cooks, heat the olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until softened.
  3. Add the mushrooms and cook for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until browned and their liquid has mostly evaporated.
  4. Stir in the garlic, Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes if using, salt, and black pepper. Cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the vegetable broth and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the pan.
  6. Reduce the heat to low and add the heavy cream. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened.
  7. Add the spinach and cook, stirring, until wilted, about 1 to 2 minutes.
  8. Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet and gently toss to coat in the creamy sauce. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes more until heated through.
  9. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm topped with extra Parmesan and chopped parsley.

Notes

For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for some of the heavy cream, though the sauce will be a little less rich. If the sauce thickens too much, add a splash of broth or pasta water to loosen it.