One-Pot Creamy Tomato Gnocchi (Printable Version)
Pillowy gnocchi in luscious tomato cream sauce with spinach and Parmesan—easy comfort served in one pot.
# What You’ll Need:
→ Gnocchi
01 - 18 oz potato gnocchi, shelf-stable or refrigerated
→ Vegetables
02 - 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
03 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
04 - 7 oz baby spinach
05 - 14 oz cherry tomatoes, halved (or 1 can diced tomatoes, drained)
→ Sauce
06 - 1 2/3 cups tomato passata or crushed tomatoes
07 - 1/2 cup heavy cream
08 - 1/4 cup vegetable broth
09 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
10 - 1 tablespoon olive oil
11 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (basil, oregano, thyme)
12 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
13 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
14 - Pinch red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Garnish
15 - Fresh basil leaves
16 - Extra Parmesan cheese
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large, deep skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
02 - Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
03 - Stir in the cherry tomatoes (or drained canned diced tomatoes) and cook for 3 to 4 minutes until the tomatoes begin to break down.
04 - Add tomato passata, vegetable broth, dried Italian herbs, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir thoroughly to combine.
05 - Add gnocchi directly to the sauce. Mix well, cover, and simmer for 7 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi is tender and cooked through.
06 - Lower the heat to a gentle simmer. Stir in heavy cream and baby spinach, cooking until spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
07 - Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until fully melted and the sauce turns creamy.
08 - Taste for seasoning and adjust as necessary. Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil and extra Parmesan.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Quick prep and ready in only half an hour
- Uses just one pot for easy cleanup
- Perfect balance of rich tomato flavor and creamy texture
- Flexible for seasonal vegetables or protein additions
02 -
- High in comfort and flavor with minimal prep
- Excellent for vegetarians and can easily be made vegan
- Leftovers taste even better the next day
03 -
- Do not rush the onion step because it forms the sweet base for your sauce
- Add gnocchi right into the sauce without boiling separately to save time and boost flavor
- Always finish with extra Parmesan and basil for that restaurant quality touch