Creamy Gnocchi with Parmesan, Spinach, & Black Pepper (One-Pan, 30 minute meal)
This Creamy Gnocchi with Parmesan Recipe is our go-to when you want an easy comforting meal in under 30 minutes. Soft pillowy gnocchi is simmered in a rich creamy sauce with fresh spinach adding a little color. Finishing things off is lots of freshly grated parmesan cheese and some freshly cracked black pepper.
Equipment
- Large pot with lid
- Wooden spatula
- Chef Knife and cutting board
- Box Grater
Ingredients
- 17 oz. 500g Gnocchi
- Olive oil we used Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 onion diced fine
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup 250 ml heavy cream (double cream in UK)
- 1 cup packed fresh spinach
- ½ tsp ground White Pepper
- 1 Tbsp Dried Oregano
- 1 Tbsp Chili paste Mild
- 1 tsp Salt to taste
- ¼ cup loosely packed grated Parmesan cheese
- Freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Brown onion with a splash of oil over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrantOlive oil, 1 onion, 4 garlic cloves
- Reduce heat to medium. Add the dried oregano and white pepper and season to taste with some salt.½ tsp ground White Pepper, 1 Tbsp Dried Oregano, 1 tsp Salt
- Add the chili paste and cream and stir through. Once bubbling, add the gnocchi. Simmer covered for 5 minutes.1 cup 250 ml heavy cream (double cream in UK), 1 Tbsp Chili paste, 17 oz. 500g Gnocchi
- Add around 1 cup of water to thin out the cream (optionally, add more cream or some milk).
- Reduce heat to a low simmer. Add the spinach, cover, and simmer until the spinach has wilted (around 5 minutes).1 cup packed fresh spinach
- Serve with a sprinkling of parmesan cheese and some freshly cracked black pepper.¼ cup loosely packed grated Parmesan cheese, Freshly cracked black pepper
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Notes
Cooking tips:
- Load up on herbs. We use 1 tablespoon of oregano but use as much (or as little) as you like. Don’t be afraid of adding other Italian herbs too. Dried Thyme, Rosemary, and basil will all work in this recipe.
- Chili paste? Yep, you read right. It adds some subtle heat and just a little color to the creamy sauce!
- Reduce heat before adding the cream as it will spit and splatter in a hot pan.
- Not a fan of Spinach? No problem, sub it for your favorite green. Kale works great, as does leek or just double up the onion.
- We used parmesan cheese for this recipe but any cheese that melts well will work fine. Grated cheddar or mozzarella cheese are both good options.