Brown Butter Gnocchi with Spinach and Pine Nuts
Elevate your weeknight dinner game with this indulgent yet effortless Brown Butter Gnocchi with Spinach and Pine Nuts. Featuring pillowy potato gnocchi tossed in a rich and nutty browned butter sauce, this dish is brought to life with the earthy crunch of toasted pine nuts, the vibrant freshness of baby spinach, and the fragrant touch of garlic. Finished with a dusting of freshly grated parmesan, every bite is a perfect balance of creamy, savory, and crispy textures. Ready in just 30 minutes, this one-pan recipe combines gourmet flavors with ultimate ease, making it an ideal choice for both cozy family meals and sophisticated entertaining. Perfect for fans of Italian-inspired comfort food, this recipe is a must-try for those seeking quick, wholesome, and flavor-packed dinners.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams potato gnocchi
- 100 grams unsalted butter
- 150 grams baby spinach
- 50 grams pine nuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 50 grams parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil for the gnocchi.
Heat a large skillet over medium-low heat and add the pine nuts. Toast them, stirring frequently, for about 2-3 minutes until golden brown and fragrant. Remove the pine nuts from the pan and set aside.
In the same skillet, add the olive oil and butter. Allow the butter to melt and then cook until it begins to turn golden brown and gives off a nutty aroma, about 3-4 minutes. Be careful not to let it burn.
Add the garlic, thinly sliced, to the brown butter and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Meanwhile, cook the gnocchi in the boiling water according to package instructions, usually about 2-3 minutes, or until the gnocchi floats to the surface. Drain and reserve a small cup of pasta water.
Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet with the brown butter and garlic. Toss to coat evenly.
Add the baby spinach to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes until wilted. If needed, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Add the toasted pine nuts and toss everything together.
Serve immediately, sprinkled with freshly grated parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2110 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 179.9 g | 231% | |
| Saturated Fat | 80.7 g | 404% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 19.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 356 mg | 119% | |
| Sodium | 4208 mg | 183% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.1 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.9 g | 39% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.8 g | ||
| Protein | 39.9 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 743 mg | 57% | |
| Iron | 12.2 mg | 68% | |
| Potassium | 1054 mg | 22% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
