Description
Tuscan Garlic Parmesan Gnocchi Bake delivers pure comfort straight from an Italian kitchen, melting creamy cheese and aromatic herbs into tender potato pillows that make your dinner table feel like a warm Mediterranean embrace.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb potato gnocchi
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
Seasoning:
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ¼ cup fresh basil, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to a precise 375°F (190°C), ensuring the rack sits in the center position.
- Bring a large pot of water to a rolling boil, adding 1 tablespoon of salt. Drop 1 pound of potato gnocchi into the boiling water and cook for 2-3 minutes until they float to the surface.
- Drain the gnocchi in a colander, shaking off excess water. Set them aside while preparing the sauce.
- Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Toss 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes into the skillet, cooking for 3-4 minutes until they start to soften and release their juices.
- Stir 1 cup chopped spinach into the skillet, letting it wilt completely for about 1 minute.
- Pour 1 cup heavy cream into the vegetable mixture, reducing heat to low. Sprinkle in 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, ½ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon black pepper, and ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning.
- Gently fold the cooked gnocchi into the creamy sauce, ensuring each piece gets evenly coated.
- Transfer the entire mixture to a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, spreading it in an even layer.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and bake for 22 minutes until the top turns golden and the sauce bubbles around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle ¼ cup freshly chopped basil over the top just before serving.
Notes
- Check your gnocchi package for exact cooking time, as different brands vary slightly in preparation.
- Fresh spinach works best, but frozen spinach can be substituted by thoroughly draining and squeezing out excess moisture.
- When making the sauce, keep the heat low to prevent the cream from separating and ensure a smooth, creamy texture.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free gnocchi and verify all other ingredients are certified gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 512 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 37 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg