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Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Gnocchi

  • Author: Sally
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4
  • Category: Dinner

Description

Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Gnocchi is a rich, soul-satisfying dish that brings a gourmet feel to your dinner table in under 30 minutes. This quick and easy recipe combines pillowy soft gnocchi with a velvety garlic parmesan cream sauce, vibrant sun-dried tomatoes, and tender wilted spinach. It’s the ultimate comfort food — hearty, flavorful, and indulgent, yet effortlessly simple to make.

Whether you’re hunting for cozy dinner ideas, an easy recipe to impress your guests, or a creamy vegetarian main course, this dish has you covered. It’s perfect for a romantic dinner, family meal, or when you’re craving restaurant-quality food at home. This is the kind of meal that makes you close your eyes and savor every bite.


Ingredients

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1 lb potato gnocchi

2 tablespoons olive oil or unsalted butter

3 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped

2 cups fresh baby spinach

1 cup heavy cream

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (plus more for topping)

1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste


Instructions

  1. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi until they float, about 2–3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, warm olive oil or butter.
  3. Add minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir in sun-dried tomatoes and cook for 1 minute.
  5. Pour in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
  6. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  7. Stir in parmesan cheese and season with salt, pepper, and chili flakes.
  8. Add cooked gnocchi and gently mix to coat in the sauce.
  9. Simmer everything together for 2 more minutes.
  10. Serve hot with extra parmesan on top.