Description
Creamy Pesto Gnocchi with Spinach and Artichokes is a deliciously comforting dish that transforms your weeknight dinners into something extraordinary. This recipe combines tender gnocchi, fresh baby spinach, and tangy marinated artichokes, all enveloped in a rich and creamy gouda cheese sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for busy evenings when you want to impress family or guests without spending hours in the kitchen. The use of a single pan simplifies preparation and cleanup, making it an ideal option for those who love flavorful meals without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g gnocchi
- 125 g baby spinach
- 280 g jar marinated artichokes (drained)
- 200 g gouda cheese (grated)
- 250 ml cream
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 4 tbsp basil pesto
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F).
- In a cast-iron skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté diced onion and minced garlic until soft.
- Add gnocchi and cook until lightly golden, about 3-5 minutes.
- Deglaze with white wine or water, then stir in cream and simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Mix in basil pesto, baby spinach, and artichokes until the spinach wilts.
- Top with grated gouda cheese and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 490
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg