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One pan creamy tomato spinach gnocchi dish in a skillet

One Pan Creamy Tomato Spinach Gnocchi

This quick and comforting dish blends pillowy gnocchi with a creamy tomato spinach sauce, perfect for busy weeknights.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Italian, Vegan
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12-16 oz gnocchi Store-bought potato gnocchi
  • 1 cup coconut cream Use the thick solid part from a chilled can
  • 3-4 oz vegan cream cheese Choose a spreadable variety
  • 1/3-1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes Julienned, preferably oil-packed
  • 4-6 cups fresh spinach Use baby spinach for quicker wilting
  • 2-4 cloves garlic Minced, fresh is best
  • 1 small to medium onion Finely chopped, adds sweetness
  • 1 tbsp olive oil For sautéing
  • 1 tbsp vegan butter Adds richness
  • 1-2 tsp Italian seasoning For flavor
  • 1-3 tbsp nutritional yeast Adds a cheesy flavor
  • to taste salt and pepper For seasoning
  • 1-2 tsp lemon juice Optional for brightness

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Mince garlic, finely chop onion, julienne sun-dried tomatoes, measure coconut cream and vegan cream cheese, and rinse spinach.
Cooking
  1. Heat a large, heavy skillet over medium heat and add olive oil plus vegan butter.
  2. Sauté chopped onion with a pinch of salt for about 4-6 minutes until translucent.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  4. Stir in julienned sun-dried tomatoes and Italian seasoning.
  5. Pour in coconut cream and warm until steaming, then whisk in vegan cream cheese until smooth.
  6. Add gnocchi to the skillet and thin the sauce with vegetable broth if necessary, then simmer for about 4-6 minutes until gnocchi are tender.
  7. Fold in fresh spinach until wilted and mix in nutritional yeast, then adjust seasoning.
  8. Serve straight from the pan, allowing individuals to add optional toppings.

Notes

This dish is versatile; consider serving with garlic toast, mixed greens, or roasted vegetables for a full meal.