{"id":"be26b15d-1d05-4708-acf6-cd3eb7a18a0e","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/be26b15d-1d05-4708-acf6-cd3eb7a18a0e","source_url":"https://www.forkinthekitchen.com/one-pot-creamy-tomato-spinach-gnocchi/comment-page-1/","title":"One Pot Creamy Tomato Spinach Gnocchi","description":"You'll love this One-Pot Creamy Gnocchi recipe for an easy dinner. Refrigerated or dried gnocchi cooks in a luxurious and creamy tomato spinach sauce for a comforting vegetarian meal. Ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish!","servings":4,"servings_text":"4","prep_time":"PT10M","cook_time":"PT15M","total_time":"PT25M","image_url":"https://www.forkinthekitchen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/190421.One_.Pan_.Gnocchi-1325-7.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"3 Tablespoons olive oil","item":"olive oil","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"1 large leek (white and light green parts halved and thinly sliced)","item":"large leek","quantity":1,"preparation":"white and light green parts halved and thinly sliced"},{"text":"½ cup yellow onion (diced)","item":"yellow onion","quantity":0.5,"unit":"cup","preparation":"diced"},{"text":"3-4 cloves garlic (minced)","item":"garlic","quantity":3,"quantity_max":4,"unit":"clove","preparation":"minced"},{"text":"1 dry pint cherry or grape tomatoes","item":"dry pint cherry or grape tomatoes","quantity":1},{"text":"¾ cup white wine or vegetable stock* (more stock if needed to thin sauce)","item":"white wine or vegetable stock*","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup","preparation":"more stock if needed to thin sauce"},{"text":"3 Tablespoons unsalted butter","item":"unsalted butter","quantity":3,"unit":"tbsp"},{"text":"16 ounces gnocchi (refrigerated or dried)","item":"gnocchi","quantity":16,"unit":"oz","preparation":"refrigerated or dried"},{"text":"¼ cup grated parmesan cheese","item":"grated parmesan cheese","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"2 cups baby spinach (a few handfuls)","item":"baby spinach","quantity":2,"unit":"cup","preparation":"a few handfuls"},{"text":"¼ cup half-and-half (room temperature or lukewarm)","item":"half-and-half","quantity":0.25,"unit":"cup","preparation":"room temperature or lukewarm"},{"text":"Salt and pepper (to taste)","item":"Salt and pepper","preparation":"to taste"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add leek and onion and cook for about 3 minutes. Add a pinch of salt and remember to continue to add it in layers for flavor! Add garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant."},{"number":2,"text":"Add cherry tomatoes; cook until they begin to blister, about 5 minutes, and then begin to smash them down gently with the back of your spoon. Let the juices cook about 1-2 minutes."},{"number":3,"text":"Deglaze the pan with white wine or vegetable stock. Bring it back to a simmer and let it cook down for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the butter to melt."},{"number":4,"text":"Add in the gnocchi, stir to coat in the sauce, and make sure they are in a single layer to cook evenly. Bring to a simmer and cover the pan (use foil or a baking sheet if you don't have a lid) and cook about 2 minutes longer than the package suggests. Since they won't be submerged in boiling water, they generally take a little longer to cook. I usually cook mine for about 4-5 minutes total (*see notes). Stir once or twice, and be sure to taste test, they will be soft and pillowy when done!"},{"number":5,"text":"A minute before the gnocchi is done, stir in parmesan cheese and half-and-half. Then, stir in the spinach until wilted. Add additional vegetable stock if needed for desired consistency."},{"number":6,"text":"Serve immediately with additional parmesan and/or a garnish of fresh basil or chopped parsley as desired. Enjoy!!"}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T01:40:28.881916+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T01:40:28.881916+00:00"}