Description
Indulge in the creamy and cheesy goodness of Three Cheese Baked Gnocchi with Spinach. This comforting Italian dish combines pillowy potato gnocchi with a trio of cheeses, fresh spinach, and a flavorful marinara cream sauce. Perfect for a cozy dinner!
Ingredients
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Potato Gnocchi:
- 1 lb (16 oz) potato gnocchi
Sauce:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Additional:
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook Gnocchi: Boil gnocchi until they float, then drain.
- Make Sauce: Sauté garlic, then add marinara, cream, herbs, and seasoning. Simmer.
- Add Spinach: Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Combine and Bake: Mix gnocchi, ricotta, top with cheeses, then bake until bubbly.
- Garnish and Serve: Optionally broil, garnish with basil, and serve hot.
Notes
- For added protein, consider adding cooked chicken or Italian sausage.
- Substitute kale or arugula for spinach if desired.
- Use store-bought or homemade marinara sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
