Creamy Sundried Tomato “Marry Me” Gnocchi
Rich, creamy gnocchi tossed in a savory sundried tomato sauce with spinach and basil for an irresistible dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
18 oz gnocchi (or another short pasta shape)
½ red onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 pinch red pepper flakes or chili flakes (to taste)
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
⅓ cup sundried tomatoes, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
⅔ cup vegetable broth
⅔ cup heavy (double) cream
¾ cup grated parmesan-style cheese
1 small bunch fresh basil, chopped
1–2 handfuls baby spinach, chopped
Olive oil (preferably from the sundried tomato jar)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a large, deep saucepan over low–medium heat. Sauté the red onion until soft.
Add garlic, red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and sundried tomatoes. Cook for a few minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the tomato paste and cook for another 1–2 minutes. Pour in the vegetable broth and let the sauce simmer gently, partially covered, while you prepare the gnocchi.
In a separate pan, heat olive oil over low–medium heat. Pan-fry the gnocchi, turning occasionally, until golden and crisp on all sides, about 8–10 minutes.
Finish the sauce by stirring in the cream and parmesan cheese. Simmer gently until the cheese melts and the sauce becomes smooth.
Add the spinach and basil, stirring just until wilted.
Toss the crispy gnocchi through the sauce, plate immediately, and serve hot.
Notes
Use oil from the sundried tomato jar for extra flavor throughout the dish.
Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or mushrooms for a heartier variation.
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
Find it online: https://elladishes.com/creamy-sundried-tomato-marry-me-gnocchi/
