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Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Gnocchi Recipe

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This Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Gnocchi recipe offers a comforting and elegant dish combining tender potato gnocchi with a rich cream sauce, earthy cremini mushrooms, fresh spinach, and a touch of Parmesan cheese. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner, this skillet-cooked meal balances savory flavors with a luscious texture in just 30 minutes.

Ingredients

Vegetables & Herbs

  • 1/2 medium onion, chopped
  • 12 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
  • 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups (packed) fresh baby spinach
  • Fresh parsley, chopped, to taste

Liquids & Condiments

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/3 cup dry white wine
  • 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
  • 1 heaping teaspoon Dijon mustard

Dry & Refrigerated

  • 1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Sauté onions: Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned.
  2. Cook mushrooms and garlic: Add the sliced cremini mushrooms, minced garlic, and Italian seasoning to the skillet. Continue cooking for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mushrooms release their moisture and soften.
  3. Add mustard and deglaze with wine: Stir in the Dijon mustard, then pour in the dry white wine. Let it simmer and bubble for about a minute to evaporate the alcohol and meld flavors.
  4. Add cream and gnocchi: Pour in the heavy cream and add the uncooked potato gnocchi. Bring the mixture to a bubble again, then cover the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook covered for 3 minutes to allow gnocchi to soften.
  5. Incorporate spinach: Stir in the fresh baby spinach, cover the pan once again, and cook for another 3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
  6. Finish with cheese and seasoning: Stir in the freshly grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste. Check if the gnocchi is soft; if not, continue cooking for a few more minutes. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve immediately, optionally adding more Parmesan on top.

Notes

  • Use dry white wine for deglazing; if preferred, substitute with vegetable or chicken broth for a non-alcoholic version.
  • If you don’t have cremini mushrooms, button mushrooms are a good substitute.
  • For a lighter version, you can swap heavy cream with half-and-half, but the sauce may be less rich.
  • Stir gently to avoid breaking the delicate gnocchi while cooking.
  • Serve this dish immediately as gnocchi can become soggy if left standing too long.

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