Description
Indulge in a decadent and flavorful dish with this Creamy Sundried Tomato ‘Marry Me’ Gnocchi recipe. Perfect for a special occasion or a cozy night in, this dish combines the richness of sundried tomatoes, cream, and Parmesan cheese with the pillowy goodness of gnocchi for a truly satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Gnocchi:
- 18 oz gnocchi (or another short pasta shape)
Sauce:
- 1/2 red onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 pinch red pepper or chili flakes (or to taste)
- 2 tsp mixed Italian seasoning
- 1/3 cup sundried tomatoes (chopped, see notes)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste (puree)
- 2/3 cup vegetable broth
- 2/3 cup heavy (double) cream
- 3/4 cup Parmesan style cheese (grated)
- 1 small bunch basil (chopped)
- 1–2 handfuls baby spinach (chopped)
Instructions
- Saute Aromatics: In a large saucepan, saute onions, garlic, chili flakes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and sundried tomatoes until soft and fragrant.
- Add Tomato Paste: Stir in tomato paste and simmer.
- Pan Fry Gnocchi: Pan fry gnocchi in olive oil until golden and crispy.
- Finish Sauce: Add cream, cheese, spinach, and basil to the sauce, simmer until cheese melts.
- Combine and Serve: Toss gnocchi in sauce, plate, and serve hot.
Notes
- For the sundried tomatoes, use the ones packed in oil for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Pan-Frying, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 580 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Creamy Gnocchi, Sundried Tomato Pasta, Italian Pasta Recipe
