Creamy Sundried Tomato “Marry Me” Gnocchi Recipe
This Creamy Sundried Tomato ‘Marry Me’ Gnocchi recipe is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines pillowy gnocchi with a rich, creamy sundried tomato sauce. Perfect for a cozy night in or a special date night, this dish will surely impress your taste buds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying, Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Gnocchi:
- 18 oz gnocchi (or another short pasta shape)
Sauce:
- 1/2 red onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 pinch red pepper or chili flakes (or to taste)
- 2 tsp mixed Italian seasoning
- 1/3 cup sundried tomatoes (chopped, see notes)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste (puree)
- 2/3 cup vegetable broth
- 2/3 cup heavy (double) cream
- 3/4 cup parmesan style cheese (grated)
- 1 small bunch basil (chopped)
- 1–2 handfuls baby spinach (chopped)
Instructions
- Saute Aromatics: In a large, deep saucepan, saute onions until soft. Add garlic, chili flakes, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and sundried tomatoes. Cook until fragrant.
- Add Tomato Paste: Stir in tomato paste and cook for a couple of minutes. Pour in vegetable broth and simmer.
- Crisp Gnocchi: Pan fry gnocchi in olive oil until golden on all sides.
- Finish Sauce: Add cream and cheese to the saucepan. Simmer until cheese melts. Stir in spinach and basil.
- Combine and Serve: Toss gnocchi in sauce, plate, and serve hot.
Notes
- For the sundried tomatoes, you can use either oil-packed or dry-packed ones. If using dry-packed, rehydrate them in hot water before chopping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Gnocchi recipe, Creamy tomato sauce, Italian pasta dish
