This 30-minute creamy mushroom and spinach gnocchi dish really hits the spot when you’re craving something saucy and comforting. It’s also a great quick recipe for Meatless Monday meals.
I’m partnering with Fred Meyer and their #tasteofItaly event. Therefore, I’m bringing you this delicious and authentic Italian dinner.
Ingredients for mushroom and spinach gnocchi
- unsalted butter
- olive oil
- baby Bella mushrooms
- white wine
- garlic
- salt & pepper
- Heavy cream
- Parmesan cheese
- potato gnocchi
- baby spinach
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How to make creamy mushroom and spinach gnocchi
- Heat the unsalted butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Then, add the sliced mushrooms and cook until tender.
- Now add the white wine and let it cook out. Then stir in the pressed garlic and heavy cream.
- Next, add the Parmesan cheese and spinach and mix it around with a wooden spoon until the spinach begins to wilt.
- Lastly, stir in the cooked gnocchi and season with salt & pepper.
What is gnocchi?
Gnocchi, pronounced (nyoh-kee) is a small dough dumpling made of potato, semolina, all-purpose flour, egg, and sometimes cheese. They can be flavored in various ways and are typically served in a sauce or soup.
How to cook gnocchi?
Place the gnocchi into a pot of salted boiling water then remove the potato gnocchi about 1 minute after they rise to the top of the pot.
Watch how easy it is to make this mushroom gnocchi
Full Recipe Instructions
Creamy Mushroom Gnocchi
Ingredients
Instructions
- Melt butter and olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Sauté the sliced mushrooms until tender. Add the wine and let it cook for about 1 minute.
- Stir in the grated garlic and add the heavy cream.
- Cook the gnocchi according the package and strain out the water.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and spinach and stir for 1 minute until it is wilted.
- Lastly, stir in the cooked gnocchi and season with salt and pepper.
Nutrition
This recipe was originally published on Sep 16, 2016, it has been updated since.
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Denise says
My diet is diary free, due to health issues, could I use coconut cream instead of heavy cream.?
simplyhomecooked says
Hi Denise 🙂 Yes you can use coconut cream as a substitute. It will just have a slightly different flavor. I hope you love this mushroom and spinach gnocchi! Let me know how it turns out 🙂
Margie says
I used Trader Joe’s gnocchi, doubled the spinach since I had it and was fabulous. Will definitely make again.
simplyhomecooked says
Thank you Margie! I’m glad to hear you enjoyed this recipe. I appreciate your kind feedback.
CeCe says
left out the wine and used half mozzarella and parmesan in the sauce
still really delicious. really heavy and dank though ✌🏾
simplyhomecooked says
Hi CeCe, thank you for your feedback. I am happy that you enjoyed this recipe!
Michael Mariano says
Super heavy, but delicious!
Erin says
This has become a family favourite 😁
simplyhomecooked says
That’s awesome Erin! So glad your family loves the creamy gnocchi recipe 🙂
Lelia says
Made this for dinner tonight. Quick, easy, delicious. Rich and creamy. I used white wine not sherry as pictured but I bet sherry would be great too.
simplyhomecooked says
Thank you for leaving feedback Leila, I’m glad you enjoyed the creamy mushroom gnocchi recipe.
Pat says
I am going to make it tonight with chicken broth in stead of wine. I can’t wait to try it
simplyhomecooked says
Hi Pat, chicken broth is a wonderful substitution for wine. I hope you enjoy this creamy mushroom and spinach gnocchi!
Linda garb says
Just made it without the wine and added nutmeg; it was delicious
simplyhomecooked says
Yum, great idea! Thanks for leaving feedback Linda 🙂
Harriet Bradshaw says
Just made this, it was amazing! And I can’t cook!
simplyhomecooked says
Hey Harriet, I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed this recipe! 🙂 Thank you for your feedback!
Donna says
I made this. It was delicious
simplyhomecooked says
Thank you Donna!
michael says
? This definitely needs some herbs for added freshness. Perhaps some parsley or thyme would be nice
simplyhomecooked says
It’s all personally preference Michael. But great idea.
Afiona says
can you leave out the white wine?
simplyhomecooked says
Hi Afiona, you can substitute the wine with chicken broth.
MIchaell says
How much spinach…it is missing in your ingrediants…
simplyhomecooked says
So sorry about that, I just updated the recipe. There is 4 cups of spinach.
Linda garb says
I made it and left out the wine and added a bit of nutmeg; it was delicious