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Sun Dried Tomato Gnocchi with Creamy Spinach and Parmesan Recipe

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This Sun Dried Tomato Gnocchi recipe is a creamy, comforting dish that combines tender gnocchi with a rich sun dried tomato and garlic sauce, enhanced by fresh spinach and parmesan cheese. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, it simmers gently on the stovetop, melding vibrant flavors and creamy textures in just over half an hour.

Ingredients

Gnocchi and Broth

  • 16 oz gnocchi (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 1/2 cups broth or water (or a mix of both)
  • 1 parmesan rind (optional but recommended)

Sauce

  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced or pressed)
  • 4 oz sun dried tomato
  • 1 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes
  • 1 cup milk or heavy cream
  • 2 cups fresh spinach
  • 1 cup parmesan cheese (grated)

Instructions

  1. Sauté Garlic: Melt butter in a medium pot over medium heat. Add minced or pressed garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes, taking care not to burn the garlic.
  2. Cook Tomatoes: Add sun dried tomatoes, cherry tomatoes, and tomato paste to the pot. Sauté, breaking down the cherry tomatoes with a potato masher or wooden spoon, until tomatoes have softened and cooked down, approximately 5-7 minutes.
  3. Simmer Gnocchi: Stir in the parmesan rind, gnocchi, and broth or water. Cover the pot and simmer until the gnocchi are cooked through, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally and breaking gnocchi apart as needed to prevent sticking.
  4. Add Dairy and Greens: Stir in milk or cream, fresh spinach, and grated parmesan cheese. Reduce heat to medium-low and partially cover the pot. Stir often while the sauce thickens and becomes creamy, and the spinach wilts, about 6-8 minutes.

Notes

  • Use fresh or frozen gnocchi according to your preference or availability.
  • The parmesan rind adds depth of flavor but can be omitted if unavailable.
  • Adjust broth and cream quantities to reach your desired sauce consistency.
  • Stir frequently to prevent sticking or burning, especially when simmering the sauce.
  • Vegetarian-friendly recipe if using vegetable broth instead of meat broth.

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