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A vibrant, colorful plate featuring golden baked gnocchi topped with fresh green spinach and a swirl of creamy pesto, garnished with grated cheese and basil leaves, styled elegantly on a rustic wooden table.

Creamy Pesto Spinach Gnocchi Bake

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A creamy, cheesy baked gnocchi dish infused with fresh basil pesto and packed with nutritious spinach, served hot with a crispy top.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound potato gnocchi
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a baking dish.
  2. Cook gnocchi according to package instructions; drain.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and sauté spinach until wilted.
  4. Mix cooked gnocchi with spinach, pesto, and heavy cream in a bowl.
  5. Transfer mixture to the baking dish, sprinkle with mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Notes

For added flavor, include cherry tomatoes or basil leaves before baking. Can be prepared ahead and refrigerated.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 5 g
  • Sodium: 650 mg
  • Fat: 20 g
  • Saturated Fat: 10 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 55 g
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Cholesterol: 40 mg