Creamy pesto gnocchi with spinach and artichokes is a rich, comforting dish that comes together quickly. Fresh spinach, tangy marinated artichokes, and creamy gouda blend with pesto for a flavorful 30-minute meal.
Author:dinner
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:20 minutes
Total Time:35 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Main Course
Method:Baked
Cuisine:Italian-Inspired
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
500 g (1 lb) gnocchi
2 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
½ tbsp dried oregano
½ tbsp dried basil
150 ml (¾ cup) white wine or water
250 ml (1 cup) cream
250 ml (1 cup) water or vegetable stock
125 g (4 cups) baby spinach
280 g (9 oz) jar marinated artichokes, drained
4 tbsp basil pesto
200 g (1 ⅔ cups) gouda cheese, grated
Instructions
Preheat oven to 180°C (356°F).
Sauté onion and garlic in olive oil over medium heat until soft and fragrant. Add oregano and basil and cook for 1–2 minutes.
Add gnocchi and cook until lightly golden, about 3–5 minutes.
Deglaze with white wine or water, scraping browned bits from the pan.
Add cream and water (or stock) and simmer for about 5 minutes until gnocchi is cooked.
Stir in pesto, spinach, and artichokes until spinach wilts.
Top with grated gouda and bake for 15–20 minutes until melted and golden.
Serve directly from the pan.
Notes
Use fresh gnocchi for best texture.
Substitute wine with water if needed.
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.