Description
Creamy Vegetable Gnocchi is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy evenings when you crave something hearty and delicious. This dish features tender potato gnocchi simmered in a luscious, creamy sauce packed with a vibrant medley of fresh vegetables. With its rich flavors and comforting texture, this recipe is quick to prepare and ideal for busy weeknights or relaxed weekend dinners. Serve it warm in individual bowls, topped with melted Parmesan cheese and wilted spinach for an irresistible meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 16 ounces potato gnocchi
- 5 ounces fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion, carrots, and celery for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in vegetable broth and heavy cream, then stir in Italian seasoning, black pepper, and salt. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add potato gnocchi; cook according to package directions (3-5 minutes) until they float and are tender.
- Stir in chopped spinach and Parmesan cheese; cook for 1-2 minutes until spinach wilts and cheese melts into the sauce.
- Remove from heat and serve immediately.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 335g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 70mg