Tomato & Spinach Gnocchi

Tomato & Spinach Gnocchi

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Tomato & Spinach Gnocchi

How did I come about this recipe? Honest truth – I got a free package of refrigerated gnocchi from the local grocery store and procrastinated long enough that eventually I had no choice but to use it up.

That said, oh my gosh, why did I wait?!?! This dish is SO delicious. I won’t go as far as saying it’s healthy due to all the butter, but it feels as decadent as a steak dinner. This would definitely be a great one for date night. (And maybe add a hunk of beef if that’s your thing….)

Servings: 4

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Ingredients

Instructions

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium oninon diced
  • cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes
  • ½ cup white wine or vegetable stock
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 17 oz packaged gnocchi
  • ¼ cup parmesan grated
  • 2 cups spinach
  • ¼ cup milk or half-and-half
  • ¼ salt and pepper
  • 1 ¼ tbsp lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add onion and cook for about 3 minutes. Add a pinch of salt and garlic. Cook for another 30 seconds or until fragrant.
  2. Add cherry tomatoes; cook until they begin to blister, about 5 minutes, and then begin to smash them down gently with the back of your spoon. Let the juices cook about 1-2 minutes.
  3. Deglaze the pan with white wine or vegetable stock. Bring it back to a simmer and let it cook down for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the butter to melt.
  4. Add in the gnocchi, stir to coat and make sure they are in a single layer to cook evenly. Cover the pan and cook about 2 minutes longer than the package suggests. Mine usually cook for about 4-5 minutes. Stir in parmesan, spinach, and milk or half-and-half. The spinach will wilt with the heat of the gnocchi. Squeeze lemon juice over the pan and stir. Serve immediately with additional parmesan.