Creamy Pesto Gnocchi with Spinach and Artichokes
Creamy Pesto Gnocchi with Spinach and Artichokes is the ultimate comfort food that brings together rich, creamy textures and vibrant flavors in just 30 minutes. This easy and delicious dish is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings when time is short but delicious food is a must. The combination of tender gnocchi, fresh spinach, tangy artichokes, and a luscious creamy pesto sauce creates a meal that feels like a warm hug. With its versatility, you can easily customize it to suit your taste preferences or dietary needs. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this quick yet satisfying dish!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g gnocchi
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- ½ tbsp dried oregano
- ½ tbsp dried basil
- 150 ml white grape juice (or water)
- 250 ml cream
- 250 ml water (or vegetable stock)
- 125 g baby spinach
- 280 g jar marinated artichokes (drained)
- 4 tbsp basil pesto
- 200 g gouda or similar cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (356°F). In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion and garlic until soft.
- Add the gnocchi, cooking until golden brown, about 3-5 minutes.
- Deglaze the pan with white grape juice or water. Stir in cream and vegetable stock; let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Mix in pesto, spinach, and artichokes. Top with grated gouda cheese.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden brown.
- Serve warm directly from the skillet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 70mg