Description
This Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Gnocchi is a comforting Italian-inspired dish featuring tender potato gnocchi simmered in a luscious creamy sauce with sautéed cremini mushrooms, fresh spinach, and a touch of Dijon mustard and white wine for depth of flavor. Finished with parmesan cheese and fresh parsley, it’s a quick and satisfying meal perfect for weeknights or casual dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped
- 12 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach, packed
- Fresh parsley, chopped (to taste)
Liquids & Seasonings
- 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 heaping teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Other Ingredients
- 1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Sauté Onion: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until softened and slightly browned for enhanced flavor.
- Cook Mushrooms and Garlic: Add the sliced cremini mushrooms, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms release their moisture and become tender.
- Add Mustard and Wine: Stir in the Dijon mustard and pour in the dry white wine. Allow the mixture to bubble and reduce slightly for about a minute to meld the flavors and evaporate the alcohol.
- Incorporate Cream and Gnocchi: Pour in the heavy cream and add the uncooked potato gnocchi. Wait until the sauce starts to bubble again, then cover the pan and reduce the heat to medium-low. Let it cook for 3 minutes to soften the gnocchi.
- Cook Spinach: Stir in the fresh baby spinach, then cover the pan again and cook for another 3 minutes until spinach wilts and the gnocchi are tender.
- Finish with Cheese and Seasoning: Stir in the grated parmesan cheese, then season with salt and pepper to taste. Check the gnocchi’s softness; if needed, cook for a few more minutes until perfectly tender. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately, optionally with additional parmesan cheese on top.
Notes
- You can substitute cremini mushrooms with white button mushrooms or shiitake for a different flavor profile.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- If you prefer, dry white wine can be omitted or replaced with vegetable broth for a non-alcoholic option.
- Fresh spinach can be substituted with baby kale, though cooking time may vary.
- Gnocchi can be store-bought or homemade, but cooking times may differ slightly.
- Adjust salt and pepper gradually to suit your taste preference.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing and Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 1/4 of recipe)
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
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