Cheesy Baked Gnocchi with Spinach (Print Version)
Creamy, cheesy, bubbly gnocchi baked with spinach. Pure comfort food with a personal twist and real-life kitchen chaos!
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 Servings
Difficulty: Beginner
Cuisine: Italian-American
Dietary: Vegetarian
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
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16 oz potato gnocchi
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4 cups baby spinach
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 tbsp olive oil
→ Seasonings & Spices
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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Salt to taste
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Black pepper to taste
→ Garnish & Toppings
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1½ cups shredded mozzarella
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½ cup grated Parmesan
→ Optional Extras
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Red pepper flakes
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Chopped fresh basil
# Instructions:
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Preheat your oven to 400°F and grease your baking dish (trust me, this matters). Lay out your ingredients so you’re not frantically searching for garlic mid‑sauce.
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Heat olive oil in a skillet, toss in the garlic (don’t let it brown too much!), then add spinach. It’ll look like a jungle at first, but it’ll wilt down to almost nothing. Magic.
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Bring salted water to a boil. Toss in the gnocchi—they’ll float in like 2‑3 mins. Drain them and resist the urge to snack on them all (or don’t—I won’t judge).
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Pour in the cream to the spinach‑garlic mix. Stir gently, let it warm (not boil!). Add a bit of mozzarella here if you want next‑level creamy vibes.
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Combine the gnocchi with the creamy spinach mix and pour into your greased baking dish. Top with mozzarella and Parmesan. Bake for 15‑20 minutes until golden and bubbly.
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Give it a few minutes to cool—burnt cheese mouth is no fun. Add extra toppings if you’re feeling extra. Cozy up and dig in!
# Notes:
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Personal cooking tip I've learned through experience.
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Storage advice that actually works from my kitchen trials.
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Substitution I've tried that worked surprisingly well.
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Serving suggestion that makes this dish extra special.
# Equipment Needed:
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Skillet
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pot
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baking dish
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colander
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wooden spoon
# Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 510
Total Fat: 28g
Total Carbohydrate: 45g
Protein: 16g