Tomato Spinach Mascarpone Gnocchi
Creamy, comforting, and bursting with flavor, this Tomato Spinach Mascarpone Gnocchi recipe is a weeknight dinner game-changer. Tender potato gnocchi is tossed in a luscious mascarpone cheese sauce, enriched by the sweet tang of sautéed cherry tomatoes and the vibrant freshness of wilted baby spinach. A sprinkle of Parmesan and optional chili flakes adds the perfect finishing touch to this easy 25-minute dish. Whether you're craving hearty comfort food or a quick gourmet-inspired meal, this recipe is sure to become a household favorite. Serve it with a garnish of fresh basil for a restaurant-quality presentation that's perfect for any occasion.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Potato gnocchi
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 250 grams Cherry tomatoes
- 150 grams Baby spinach
- 150 grams Mascarpone cheese
- 50 grams Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon Red chili flakes (optional)
- 3 pieces Basil leaves (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the gnocchi according to the package instructions (approximately 2-3 minutes or until they float to the surface). Drain and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Mince the garlic cloves and add them to the skillet, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
Slice the cherry tomatoes in half and add them to the skillet. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt and cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the tomatoes are soft and have released their juices.
Add the baby spinach to the skillet and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring, until wilted.
Lower the heat to medium-low and stir in the mascarpone cheese until it’s fully melted and forms a creamy sauce.
Season the sauce with the remaining salt, black pepper, and red chili flakes (if using). Adjust seasoning to taste.
Add the cooked gnocchi to the skillet and gently toss to coat in the sauce.
Sprinkle grated Parmesan cheese over the gnocchi and stir briefly to combine.
Top with fresh basil leaves (if using) for garnish and serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1865 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 139.5 g | 179% | |
| Saturated Fat | 74.4 g | 372% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 354 mg | 118% | |
| Sodium | 4757 mg | 207% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 109.4 g | 40% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.3 g | 44% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.5 g | ||
| Protein | 45.0 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1065 mg | 82% | |
| Iron | 10.6 mg | 59% | |
| Potassium | 1445 mg | 31% | |
*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.
