Name: One-Pan Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 2 tbsp butter (or olive oil); 1 brown shallot (chopped or 1 small onion); 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 lb uncooked potato gnocchi (dry packaged, not fresh); ½ cup sun dried tomato strips in oil (jarred, reserve 2 tablespoons of the jarred oil for cooking); ½ cup chicken broth; 1 ¼ cups heavy cream (thickened cream or half and half); 1 tsp dried Italian herbs; 1 pinch salt (to taste); 1 pinch pepper (to taste); 1 ½ cups fresh baby spinach; ½ cup parmesan cheese (fresh grated); 2 tbsp fresh chopped basil (or parsley); 2 tbsp oil from the sun-dried tomatoes jar

One-Pan Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach

Soft, pillowy gnocchi are bathed in a rich, creamy sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and Parmesan. This one-pan comfort dish comes together in just 25 minutes.

Prep10 min

Cook15 min

Total25 min

DifficultyEasy

Servings4

This Tuscan-inspired gnocchi is the ultimate quick-fix dinner. The gnocchi are first seared in the oil from the sun-dried tomatoes, giving them a golden, slightly crispy exterior, then simmered in a luscious cream sauce with garlic, shallots, and Italian herbs.

Fresh spinach wilts into the sauce, while sun-dried tomato strips add bursts of tangy sweetness. Finished with grated Parmesan and fresh basil, every bite is creamy, savory, and utterly satisfying.

Method

Heat a large skillet over medium heat with the reserved 2 tablespoons of oil from the sun-dried tomatoes. Add the dry gnocchi in a single layer and let them sear undisturbed for about 1 minute, until they turn golden on one side.
Add the butter, chopped shallot, and minced garlic. Sauté for about 1½ minutes, until the shallot is soft and fragrant.
Pour in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Sprinkle with the dried Italian herbs, salt, and pepper. Stir and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 2–3 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly.
Stir in the grated Parmesan until melted and the sauce is creamy. Add the sun-dried tomato strips and cook for 1 minute, stirring occasionally.
Add the fresh spinach and cook just until wilted, about 1 minute. Remove from heat, sprinkle with fresh basil, and serve immediately.

💡 Tips

For extra flavor, use the oil from the sun-dried tomato jar instead of regular olive oil.
If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of chicken broth or cream to loosen it.
Serve with crusty bread to soak up every last bit of the creamy sauce.

Inspired by a recipe from Cafe Delites

One-Pan Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Spinach

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