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One Pot Tomato Gnocchi with Spinach Recipe

One Pot Tomato Gnocchi with Spinach Recipe

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This One Pot Tomato Gnocchi with Spinach is the ultimate weeknight dinner: comforting, cheesy, and full of flavor, all made in one skillet! The pillowy gnocchi cooks right in a simple homemade tomato sauce, soaking up the tangy richness before being topped with gooey mozzarella and fragrant fresh basil. Minimal prep, barely any cleanup, and incredible flavor—what’s not to love?

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

For the Gnocchi Bake

  • 16 oz shelf stable gnocchi
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ yellow onion, diced
  • 5 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
  • ½ cup vegetable stock
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1.5 cups fresh spinach
  • 4 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced or torn

For Finishing & Serving

  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil, chopped
  • Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to get ready for baking.
  2. Sauté the Aromatics: Warm a large oven-safe skillet or cast iron pan over medium heat. Add the butter and let it melt, then add the diced onion and cook for about 5 minutes until the onions are lightly translucent. Add the sliced garlic and continue to sauté for 2 minutes, allowing the garlic to become fragrant but not browned.
  3. Cook the Tomato Paste: Stir in the tomato paste with the onion and garlic mixture. Cook for 2–3 minutes, stirring often, until the tomato paste deepens in color and develops a richer flavor.
  4. Simmer the Sauce: Pour in the crushed tomatoes, vegetable stock, and add salt and black pepper to taste. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer—it should be bubbling gently but not boiling vigorously.
  5. Add Gnocchi & Spinach: Add the uncooked gnocchi and fresh spinach to the skillet. Mix well so that the gnocchi is submerged in the sauce and the spinach begins to wilt. Make sure everything is evenly distributed.
  6. Bake the Gnocchi: Cover the skillet with an oven-safe lid or foil. Bake for 20 minutes, stirring about every 5 minutes to ensure nothing sticks and the gnocchi cooks evenly.
  7. Broil with Cheese: Remove the skillet from the oven. Uncover, layer the mozzarella evenly over the top, and place under the broiler on high for about 5 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and golden brown in spots.
  8. Finish & Serve: Remove from the oven. Garnish with chopped fresh basil and, if desired, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

  • This recipe is truly one pot if you use a stovetop-to-oven safe skillet or Dutch oven.
  • You can substitute frozen gnocchi; add a few extra minutes to the baking time if needed.
  • For more vegetables, stir in extra greens like kale or chopped zucchini with the spinach.
  • Looking for a vegan option? Use plant-based butter and vegan mozzarella.
  • Let the dish sit for a couple of minutes after baking; the sauce will thicken as it cools slightly.
  • Author: Sophia
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: One Pot & One Pan
  • Cuisine: Italian-American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
  • Calories: 401
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 984mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0.2g
  • Carbohydrates: 59g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 37mg

Find it online: https://sophiasplate.com/one-pot-tomato-gnocchi-with-spinach-recipe/