Rich and Creamy Spinach Mushroom Gnocchi
A delightful dish combining tender potato gnocchi with earthy mushrooms and fresh spinach in a luxuriously creamy sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 oz crimini mushrooms, sliced
- to taste salt and pepper to taste
- 16 oz potato gnocchi
- 1/2 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning or Herbs from Provence
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika or more to taste
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
- to taste coarsely ground black pepper to taste
- to taste red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the sliced crimini mushrooms, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook for about 1 to 2 minutes until lightly browned.
- Remove half of the mushrooms from the skillet and set them aside.
- Add the potato gnocchi, chicken broth, heavy cream, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, smoked paprika, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt to the skillet.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then cover the skillet and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and stir until wilted.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes before serving.
Notes
Use fresh herbs for added flavor. Top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese or a squeeze of lemon juice for brightness. Adjust spice levels according to taste.