Marry Me Gnocchi
Pillowy potato gnocchi tossed in a silky garlic parmesan cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes and fresh herbs. This easy Marry Me Gnocchi is rich, flavorful, and ready in just 25 minutes, perfect for an impressive yet simple weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 lb potato gnocchi shelf stable or fresh
- 2 tbsp butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes more or less to taste (optional)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped (oil packed = best)
- ½ cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese plus more for serving
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt & black pepper to taste
- ½ cup baby spinach
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi according to package instructions.
- Reserve ½ cup pasta water, then drain.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes(if using). Cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes and let them bloom in the butter for a minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and heavy cream. Simmer for 3–4 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Whisk in parmesan and Italian seasoning. Taste and adjust salt & pepper.
- Add the gnocchi straight into the sauce. Toss to coat.
- If the sauce needs loosening, add a splash of reserved pasta water.
- Fold in spinach and let it wilt.
- Top with basil, extra parm, and more chili flakes if you like heat.
- Serve immediately while silky and dreamy.