Description
This creamy Marry Me Gnocchi is a rich and flavorful one-pan dinner packed with tender gnocchi, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and parmesan. Finished with Greek yogurt and fresh basil, it’s cozy, vibrant, and ready in just 25 minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 clove garlic, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 pound gnocchi, shelf-stable or refrigerated
- 2 cups low-sodium vegetable broth
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and thinly sliced
- 3 cups baby spinach
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1/2 cup full-fat Greek yogurt
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Black pepper, to taste
- 1 handful fresh basil, for serving
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the tomato paste, grated garlic, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until the tomato paste darkens and becomes fragrant.
- Add the gnocchi, vegetable broth, dried oregano, salt, and black pepper. Toss well to coat everything in the sauce.
- Let the mixture gently simmer for 4 to 5 minutes until the gnocchi are tender and the sauce has slightly thickened.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and baby spinach. Cook for another minute until the spinach wilts.
- Remove the skillet from the heat. Stir in the grated parmesan until melted.
- Gently mix in the Greek yogurt and lemon zest until smooth and creamy.
- Top with fresh basil and serve immediately with crusty bread if desired.
Notes
- Use refrigerated gnocchi for a softer texture or shelf-stable gnocchi for convenience.
- Full-fat Greek yogurt helps prevent curdling and creates a creamier sauce.
- Add cooked chicken or white beans for extra protein.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 840 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 61 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 28 mg
