How to Make Vegetarian Gnocchi with Spinach and Mushroom-Butter Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comforting and satisfying meals, it's hard to beat a plate of pillowy-soft gnocchi. And when you add a rich and flavorful sauce, you have a winning combination that is sure to please everyone at the table. This recipe for Vegetarian Gnocchi with Spinach and Mushroom-Butter Sauce is a great way to enjoy a classic Italian dish with a meatless twist.

Gnocchi, which are small Italian dumplings typically made from potato, flour, and egg, are a staple in Italian cuisine. Th...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package gnocchi pasta
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms
  • 3 cups baby spinach
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
  • 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
  • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the top, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and saute for 2 minutes. Toss in spinach, basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until spinach is wilted and sauce begins to thicken, about 5 minutes. Add gnocchi and stir until coated in sauce; cook for 2 more minutes.
  • Nutrition

    289 cal.

    • Total Fat: 20g
    • Saturated Fat: 13g
    • Cholesterol: 54mg
    • Sodium: 264mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 23g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 10mg
    • Calcium: 88mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 410mg