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A vibrant white oval dish filled with golden-brown gnocchi coated in a creamy green pesto sauce, topped with fresh spinach and melted cheese. The dish is garnished with basil leaves and drizzled with extra pesto, displaying a colorful and appetizing presentation styled for a rustic kitchen setting.

Creamy Pesto Spinach Gnocchi Bake Delight

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A rich and creamy baked gnocchi dish with fresh spinach, basil pesto, and melted cheese, perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound potato gnocchi
  • 1 cup basil pesto
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Cook gnocchi in boiling water until they float, about 2-3 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped spinach and sauté until wilted, about 2 minutes.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine pesto, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  5. Add cooked gnocchi and sautéed spinach to the pesto mixture, tossing to coat evenly.
  6. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top with shredded mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top. Serve hot garnished with fresh basil.

Notes

  • You can substitute fresh spinach with kale or arugula for different greens.
  • For a vegan version, replace cheese with vegan cheese and heavy cream with coconut milk or cashew cream.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 520 Kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 820mg
  • Fat: 25g
  • Saturated Fat: 12g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 58g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 17g
  • Cholesterol: 55mg