Creamy Pesto Gnocchi with Spinach and Artichokes
Creamy Pesto Gnocchi with Spinach and Artichokes is your new go-to comfort meal that’s ready in just 30 minutes! This delightful dish features tender gnocchi enveloped in a creamy, rich sauce bursting with vibrant flavors from basil pesto and marinated artichokes. Enhanced with nutrient-packed spinach, this recipe is as wholesome as it is satisfying. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, it’s a family-approved dish sure to impress. With its ease of preparation and versatility, you can customize it to suit your taste preferences while enjoying a delicious meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 500 g gnocchi
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 150 ml white grape juice (or water)
- 250 ml cream
- 125 g baby spinach
- 280 g jar marinated artichokes (drained)
- 4 tbsp basil pesto
- 200 g gouda cheese (grated)
Instructions
- Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until soft.
- Add gnocchi; cook until lightly golden (3–5 minutes).
- Deglaze the pan with white grape juice or water, then add cream and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in pesto, spinach, and artichokes; top with gouda cheese.
- Bake at 180°C (356°F) for 15–20 minutes until cheese is melted and golden.
- Serve warm directly from the skillet.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 455
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 65mg