Spinach and Mushroom Gnocchi in a Creamy Garlic and Smoked Paprika Sauce
One-pan creamy gnocchi with sautéed mushrooms, fresh spinach, and a rich garlic cream sauce flavored with smoked paprika and Italian seasoning, ready in about 20 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Method: Main Dish
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 8 oz crimini mushrooms, sliced
- 16 oz potato gnocchi
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, or more to taste
- 5 oz fresh spinach
- ¼ teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Coarsely ground black pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, to taste
Instructions
- Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sliced mushrooms, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Remove half the mushrooms and set aside for garnish.
- To the same skillet with remaining mushrooms, add uncooked potato gnocchi, ½ cup chicken broth, 1 cup heavy cream, 4 minced garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon smoked paprika, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil on medium heat, stir well, cover, and cook for 5 minutes.
- Add 5 oz fresh spinach and cook on medium heat, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes until spinach wilts and sauce thickens to desired consistency.
- Season with additional salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste. Top with reserved mushrooms and serve immediately.
Notes
For a thicker sauce, cook a few minutes longer after adding spinach. Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version. Garnish with extra smoked paprika or Parmesan cheese for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 100mg