Creamy Sun Dried Tomato Gnocchi (Printable)

Tender gnocchi tossed in a rich, creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and spinach. Ready in 25 minutes.

# What You'll Need:

→ Gnocchi

01 - 1.1 pounds shelf-stable or fresh potato gnocchi

→ Sauce

02 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 3.5 ounces sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and sliced
05 - 5.3 ounces baby spinach
06 - 0.85 cup heavy cream
07 - 0.25 cup vegetable broth
08 - 1.8 ounces grated parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
09 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
10 - 0.5 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

→ Garnish

11 - Fresh basil leaves (optional)
12 - Extra parmesan cheese

# How To Make:

01 - Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
02 - While the gnocchi cooks, heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes.
04 - Pour in the heavy cream and vegetable broth; bring to a gentle simmer.
05 - Add baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
06 - Stir in the parmesan, and season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes if using.
07 - Add the drained gnocchi to the sauce and gently toss to combine and coat. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh basil and extra parmesan if desired.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Twenty five minutes from start to finish means dinner is ready before your stomach starts growling
  • The sun-dried tomatoes bring this intense umami punch that feels fancy but requires zero special skills
  • Leftovers reheat beautifully, though they rarely last past midnight in my house
02 -
  • Don't rinse your cooked gnocchi, the starch helps the sauce stick like a dream
  • If the sauce gets too thick, a splash more pasta water brings it back to life
  • Sun-dried tomatoes vary in saltiness, so taste your sauce before adding extra salt
03 -
  • Save the oil from your sun-dried tomato jar, it's liquid gold for drizzling over finished dishes
  • If you want to add protein, cooked shredded chicken or crispy pancetta fold in beautifully at the end

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