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Baked Spinach Gnocchi in Cream Sauce: absolutely easy, delicious and comforting recipe made using potato gnocchi, spinach, cashew milk, Italian seasoning and topped with crunchy almonds. Perfect to surprise your loved one with a cozy Restaurant style Valentine meal at home.
We are almost in the middle of January and this ‘Baked Spinach Gnocchi in Cream Sauce’ is my Treat Meal for us for following up on our New Year Resolution ….eating healthy…ish 😉
We have both been craving something creamy, baked and a pasta dish but still wanted to keep things under control and low carb.
So, here I’m with this baked gnocchi version which is Super Yummm but also makes a great Valentine’s meal for two!The reason for us craving this was also as we passed a particular restaurant in Bay Area which serves this popular creamy Italian gnocchi dish but ofcourse we stayed true to our diet and skipped it.
Hence, I decided to try my own healthiest version of the dish and instead of using ‘full cream’ for the base, I’m making the sauce using Cashew Milk and Cheese (just enough to make it count).
Before you go ahead and grab the ingredients, I’m also adding some broccoli to make it even greener n healthy. So what we need are:
Gnocchi – I’m using potato gnocchi but you can use ricotta gnocchi or even cauliflower gnocchi
Cashew Milk – if you want, you can use cream or almond milk (coconut milk and soy milk doesn’t taste that good here).
Spinach – can use frozen or fresh.
Broccoli – optional but adds a nice crunch and taste to the dish
Flour – for the cream sauce
Butter – for the cream sauce
Cheese – I’m using a mix of mozzarella and parmesan
Italian Seasoning
Garlic Powder
Chili Flakes – optional
Almonds – slivered
(Picture of ALL the Ingredients Given Below)
Baked Spinach Gnocchi Ingredients
As cute as the gnocchi looks, to some of my friends it’s really intimidating to cook. I’ve even had someone ask me if I boil it will it turn into a slurry?
So, my dear friend, Gnocchi is really easy to cook and most come with package instructions for the same (no matter the kind of gnocchi you are using):
We can definitely have a debate here as some like the greens blanched and some like it sauteed. So there’s no hard n fast rule, you can use whichever technique to cook the greens.
I like them ‘Blanched’ because of 2 reasons:
To Blanch the Greens, here’s what I do:
Boil water in a large pot.
Now the heart of this dish is the ‘Cream Sauce’ !!! It binds everything together and adds such delicious creamy flavor that you’d literally remember this dish for days.
That’s it the dish get’s ready in 15-20 minutes and trust me your whole kitchen would smell amazing!!!
I usually add some more chili flakes on top but that’s totally optional.
So here we go dear, the dish is ready to be devoured and would make a perfect special meal for two 🙂 or a great weeknight meal for 4.
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Baked Spinach Gnocchi in Cream Sauce: absolutely easy, delicious and comforting recipe made using potato gnocchi, spinach, cashew milk, Italian seasoning and topped with crunchy almonds. Perfect to surprise your loved one with a cozy Restaurant style Valentine meal at home.
Preheat Oven at 180 C
Cook the Gnocchi:
Gnocchi - I'm using potato gnocchi but you can use ricotta gnocchi or even cauliflower gnocchi
Cashew Milk - if you want, you can use cream or almond milk (coconut milk and soy milk doesn't taste that good here).
Broccoli - optional but adds a nice crunch and taste to the dish
5 Replies to "Baked Spinach Gnocchi in Cream Sauce - Lighter Version"
Kelley January 30, 2020 (2:12 am)
Holy yum! You have me drooling over this one! Cant wait to try it!
Jersey Girl Cooks January 28, 2020 (2:51 am)
This is different and yummy! I will try it soon!
Linda January 24, 2020 (7:46 pm)
I really need to make this recipe! It’s so comforting and perfect dinner after a long day at work.
Fiorenza January 24, 2020 (5:03 pm)
Congrats, this is a different and nice way to prepare and eat gnocchi
I did enjoy them very well!
Molly Kumar January 25, 2020 (9:08 am)
Thank you and glad you enjoyed it 🙂