One Pot Creamy Tomato Spinach Gnocchi

You'll love this One-Pot Creamy Gnocchi recipe for an easy dinner. Refrigerated or dried gnocchi cooks in a luxurious and creamy tomato spinach sauce for a comforting vegetarian meal. Ready in just 25 minutes from start to finish!

📝 Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large leek (white and light green parts halved and thinly sliced)
• 1/2 cup yellow onion (diced)
• 3-4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 dry pint cherry or grape tomatoes
• 3/4 cup white wine or vegetable stock* (more stock if needed to thin sauce)
• 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
• 16 ounces gnocchi (refrigerated or dried)
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 cups baby spinach (a few handfuls)
• 1/4 cup half-and-half (room temperature or lukewarm)
• Salt and pepper (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add leek and onion and cook for about 3 minutes. Add a pinch of salt and remember to continue to add it in layers for flavor! Add garlic and cook for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
2. 2Add cherry tomatoes; cook until they begin to blister, about 5 minutes, and then begin to smash them down gently with the back of your spoon. Let the juices cook about 1-2 minutes.
3. 3Deglaze the pan with white wine or vegetable stock. Bring it back to a simmer and let it cook down for 1-2 minutes. Stir in the butter to melt.
4. 4Add in the gnocchi, stir to coat in the sauce, and make sure they are in a single layer to cook evenly. Bring to a simmer and cover the pan (use foil or a baking sheet if you don't have a lid) and cook about 2 minutes longer than the package suggests. Since they won't be submerged in boiling water, they generally take a little longer to cook. I usually cook mine for about 4-5 minutes total (*see notes). Stir once or twice, and be sure to taste test, they will be soft and pillowy when done!
5. 5A minute before the gnocchi is done, stir in parmesan cheese and half-and-half. Then, stir in the spinach until wilted. Add additional vegetable stock if needed for desired consistency.
6. 6Serve immediately with additional parmesan and/or a garnish of fresh basil or chopped parsley as desired. Enjoy!!