This creamy mushroom and spinach gnocchi is a restaurant-worthy dinner made in one pan and ready in less than 30 minutes! White wine and parmesan cheese make this sauce extra amazing.
If you looked up "comfort food" in the dictionary, this recipe really should be the example given. The pillowy gnocchi and the garlicky white wine parmesan cream sauce... omg.
It's not like I post things on this blog that I don't recommend, but sometimes I make something that I really want to repeat over and over. This is one of those times.
It was all I could do to stop myself from eating a regrettable amount of this before I even took photos. Luckily my "hey, you're full, stop shoveling it down your gob already!" warning kicked in while I was taking the photos, so I was able to pack the rest for work lunches.
I can confirm that this dish reheats well (some creamy dishes really don't).
Just another perk really.
Love spinach? Give my easy creamed spinach recipe a try.
I'd say the magic happens here when you add the gnocchi to the pan and the cream sauce thickens up and turns into this velvety deliciousness. That potato starch does good things. You don't need to mess around with cooking the gnocchi in a separate pot of boiling water. Bonus!
This is something I would totally serve company if I wasn't a recluse and did that sorta thing. It's also fast enough to make on a weeknight and doesn't require any fancy ingredients.
I cheated and used your standard grocery store pre-packed shelf-stable gnocchi and thoroughly enjoyed this dish. I can only imagine how amazing this would be with fresh and/or homemade gnocchi!
I used portobello mushrooms (baby bellas), but I would say that you should be ok to sub in white mushrooms if you prefer.
This creamy mushroom gnocchi recipe is the first gnocchi recipe I've posted here on S&L. I debated whether to include it in the "pasta" category or not. The answer is harder to find than you may think.
How are potato dumplings considered pasta? I know gnocchi can be made with other ingredients too, but I'm still iffy about all this. I'm probably overthinking this as usual, though. And yes, it sits in the pasta category now.
Someone please shed some light on this!
You may also like my creamy spinach and artichoke gnocchi - it's like the dip except better. 😉
I hope you make this creamy mushroom and spinach gnocchi! 🙂
Questions? Ask me in the comments below!
Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Gnocchi
Creamy and delicious vegetarian mushroom and spinach gnocchi with a creamy parmesan and white wine sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion chopped
- 12 ounces portobello mushrooms chopped
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 3 dashes Italian seasoning
- 1 heaping teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/3 cup dry white wine
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi
- 1 generous handful baby spinach
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped, to taste
Instructions
- Add the olive oil to a skillet on medium high heat. Add the onion and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. It's ok if it becomes lightly browned.
- Add the mushrooms, garlic, and Italian seasoning. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for another 5 minutes.
- Stir in the Dijon mustard and white wine. Let it bubble for a minute or so.
- Add the cream and gnocchi. Wait until it starts to bubble again, then cover the pan and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the spinach, cover the pan again, and cook for 3 minutes.
- Stir in the parmesan and season with salt & pepper. Give it a taste; gnocchi should be soft. If not, continue to cook for another few minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley. Serve immediately with more parmesan cheese grated over top if desired.
Recipe Notes
- This makes 4 reasonably sized portions. If you're feeding extra hungry people, I recommend serving this with a salad, garlic bread, and/or something else.
- The gnocchi will cook right in the sauce.
Love easy gnocchi recipes? You may also like my creamy gnocchi with sausage or my vegetarian creamy tomato gnocchi recipe.
Aubry says
Made this last night! First time making gnocchi. I enjoyed it and filled up on it fast! Boyfriend was not a huge fan of the texture, but 🤷🏼♀️ How are we reheating this dish so that the cheese and oil don’t separate? Thanks!
Natasha says
It is definitely filling! I'm glad you liked it. I would reheat it on a very low heat. Cream sauces can definitely be finicky when you reheat, but that usually helps. I sometimes add a little more liquid if needed as well (maybe a little more broth/stock and/or cream).
Nicole says
I made this and it was delicious! Very simple and quick recipe.
Natasha says
Awesome!! So glad to hear that. Thanks for commenting!
Shakira says
I'm not biggest fan of gnocchi as I find it quite heavy but I had a pack of fresh gnocchi in the fridge that I bought on a "let's give it one last try" whim.
Oh my god, this was DELICIOUS. Like "this is the only way I'm ever going to eat gnocchi again" delicious. Mine turned out a tad bit salty but that's probably from the chicken stock/wine substitution (I don't drink) and I accidentally added a bit too much salt at the end. But even then, I'm still going at the pan with a spoon.
Thank you for this! It's the first ever recipe I've ever wanted to leave a comment on!
Natasha says
Oooh that makes me so happy!! 🙂 Thank you for letting me know!
Heather says
I absolutely love this recipe. I've been making it for over two years. It's comfort food at it's finest. Thank you so much.
Natasha says
Aww I'm so happy to hear that, Heather! Thanks for letting me know!
Shirley D says
This recipe should come with a warning that it is dangerously delicious. I loved it so much i combined it with the sausage and gnocchi recipe and I am in love! Thank you so easy. So good!
Natasha says
Haha awesome... I'm so glad you enjoyed it, Shirley! 🙂
Kristen C says
I just love your recipes!! I just made this for lunch and it turned out delicious. My 6 year old loved it as well. The only thing I had to substitute was chicken broth for the white wine. Still so yummy:)
Natasha says
I'm so glad you two enjoyed it!! 🙂 Thanks for letting me know. XO
kathy says
Cant wait to try this -however i wanted to add Chicken for some extra protein. How would you recommend i do this and what what stage of the process should i add the chicken in! |
Thank you
Natasha says
Hi Kathy, it’s a one pan meal so without testing I would err on the side of caution. I’d probably cut the chicken up and cook it in the same pan but then take it out and stir it in right at the end.
mel says
love your recipe, and family devoured it.
I used brocalini instead of spinach, because that what I had.
I'd use less parmesan next time, and more cream.
Natasha says
Wonderful! So glad they enjoyed it. 🙂
Tracy says
Any chance this will freeze?
Thanks,
Natasha says
Hi! I haven’t tried freezing it. I’m always hesitant to freeze cream sauces, and mushrooms can thaw a bit weird as well. Maybe look thru the comments to see if anyone else has frozen it since this is quite a popular recipe so it’s possible.
Liz says
Would love to make this but not sure what to use. What exactly are Italian spices? I buy individual spices not sure what blend is considered Italian
Natasha says
Hi! Italian seasoning is simply a blend of herbs that’s packaged together in one jar/bottle. A lot of people buy it instead of the individual herbs. Basil, oregano, marjoram, thyme, and oregano are often included. It can vary by brand. I typically buy McCormick. It’s a good all purpose seasoning that I always keep in my pantry. Many recipes call for it, and it’s just an easy way to add some balanced herby flavor. It’s really up to you which herbs to add... I would simply add a small amount of your favorites. Dried basil would for sure work in this one. ♥️
Anya Denning says
My entire family loved this meal. I served it with a salad and pan seared chicken to feed 4 of us. I substituted vegetable broth for the wine because I forgot to get the wine at the store. It turned out great!
Natasha says
I'm so happy to hear that!! 🙂 Thanks for commenting!
scott says
Hi Natasha,
This looks great and I'm eager to try it, but my wife is health-conscious and won't like me using heavy cream. Is there a substitute that will work? I'm worried that whole milk, for example, will be too runny.
Thank you.
Natasha says
Hi Scott! You’re right... I think that not using cream may end up too runny. I’m reluctant to suggest anything else because I haven’t tested it. Maybe someone else in the comments tried something? 😬
Elsa says
Probably a bit late for you but I used what I had in the fridge, which ended up being half 15% cream and half 3.25% milk, and it was just fine! I’m sure it’s delicious with all heavy cream but I can’t imagine how I would feel afterwards!
Natasha says
So glad it worked out for you! 🙂
Amanda says
I used a can of full fat coconut milk and it was perfect!
Natasha says
Excellent!
Becca Jaggon says
I just made this for my boyfriend who's never had gnocchi before and he's a total convert! Used veg stock similarly to another commenter instead of wine and turned out spectacularly, with a large enough portion he could save some for lunch today with a side salad (not that he's super keen on having the side salad with it XD!). Wonderfully filling recipe using some cheap ingredients!
Natasha says
Yay I'm so happy he liked it!!
Caroline says
This is one of the most delicious recipes I have ever made! I have already shared it with my mom and sister and I cannot wait to make it again. I added 1 tbls. capers to cut the richness and topped with pan seared chicken for a little protein but the original recipe is wonderful on it's own as well. Worth every calorie!
Natasha says
I am so happy to hear that! 🙂 Thanks for sharing it! Adding capers sounds like a great idea... I love them too.
Kimberly says
This recipe was awesome! My first experience with gnocchi! I ate half the recipe on my own so I’m making more today!
Natasha says
I am so pleased to hear it, Kimberly 😀
Sophia says
This was DELICIOUS! Such a good sauce. Will definitely make again!
Natasha says
Excellent! Thanks for letting me know, Sophia!
Emily says
Followed the recipe almost to a tee. It was delightful. Decadent if you want to brag about your skill but since it's gnocchi it doesn't take too much to fill up a crowd. Bravo. Can't wait to try more of your recipes. If it's for 2 people a nice baguette sops up the sauce deliciously
Natasha says
I am so happy you liked it, Emily! 🙂
Rachel says
This looks so delicious I can’t wait to try it! I’m going to make this meal for a family that just had a baby...do you think I should separate the gnocchi from the sauce when I send it since they will be reheating it? Or just keep it altogether? I know you said it reheats well which is why I picked this recipe! But I just thought I would check to see if there were ways to improve reheating 🙂 Thanks!
Natasha says
Hi Rachel! I would keep it all together. 🙂
Elane L says
Natasha, my coworker tried this recipe yesterday and I tried it tonight! It was so so good! My first time cooking the gnocchi. So so delicious and easy to make. Thank you so much! Grateful from Atlanta
Natasha says
Ahh that’s so good to hear, Elane! I’m so happy that you and your coworker both liked the recipe. ❤️
Brigitte says
Delicious. I didn’t have all the mushrooms required but it was good anyway. It never occurred to me to cook gnocchi this way. This dish will be among my favorites.
Natasha says
I am so happy to hear you liked it, Brigitte! 🙂
Shannon says
Hello! I want to try to make this tonight for dinner… It sounds amazing! I have a frozen gnocchi however… How would you recommend cooking this? Have you tried it this way?
Natasha says
Hi Shannon! I think frozen gnocchi will work just fine - I would probably just test it to make sure it's cooked through... maybe give it a taste and then cook it for a minute or two longer if needed. 🙂
Sarah says
I made this last night and actually combined it with your Chicken Bacon Gnocchi recipe. It was absolutely amazing! I made homemade gnocchi and boiled it for 2 minutes before adding to the sauce to finish cooking. I will definitely be making it again 🙂
Natasha says
That's awesome! Thanks for letting me know, Sarah!
Eva says
Lovely recipe! Used Mozzarella because I didn‘t have parmesan, and added some ham. Delicious!
Natasha says
So happy you liked it, Eva!!
Heather says
Awesome recipe! Even my fussiest family members loved it. My husband said it was a 10 out of 10. Thanks!!!
Natasha says
That's great!! Thanks for letting me know!
Lucy says
Very tasty and very easy! I really liked it! I added some chicken and it worked well with the rest of the ingredients! Thank you! 🙂
Natasha says
I am so happy you liked it, Lucy!
Jessica says
Wow, this was fantastic! How do you think it would do if I froze it? I've been looking for good post partum freezer meals and I'd love for this to be in the rotation! Although it's easy enough, I'm sure hubby could manage making it 😉
Natasha says
So happy you liked it, Jessica! Hmmm... to be honest, I haven't tried freezing this recipe before. The sauce can separate when re-heating, so it may not be as good when re-heated is all. I think hubby should definitely make it for you haha. 😉
Lori Rennels says
This recipe is delicious the way it is, but tonight I cut the parmesan in half and added about 2 oz of gorgonzola cheese (or blue cheese would work too). Then when served on the plate I do a drizzle of balsamic glaze. OH....so good!!!!
Natasha says
Ooh good idea!! Sounds delicious!!
Kerry says
This was SOOOO tasty, and so simple. Love that’s it’s one pan. Felt like a gourmet meal. I used mini gnocchi!
Natasha says
So happy you liked it, Kerry!
Rebecca Merritt says
I used cashew cream instead of the heavy cream to make it dairy free and it turned out amazing!!! I also used the cauliflower gnocchi from trader joes...I just cooked them first in a saute pan.
Natasha says
That’s awesome! So glad it worked out!
Angie says
I never comment on recipe blogs BUT this is amazing. One of the best recipes I've tried in a very long time. Thank you for sharing!
Natasha says
Aww thank you! I appreciate you leaving a comment. So happy you enjoyed it, Angie!
Debra Perry says
Kudos, kudos, kudos—on both taste and prep. Got RAVES from my husband. He said it was the best dish I ever made, and we've been married 19 years! It was so easy to make and sooo good. Used vegetable stock instead of wine as that's what I had and it was still way awesome. Forgiving recipe as I loved how I didn't have to measure the fresh spinach either, just threw a couple handfuls in on top and may have used a bit more garlic. Also love that you can cook it in one pot and not have to cook the gnocchi first--elevated this recipe way high for me as far as prep goes. I am making it again tonight, at my husband's request. This is the first time I have ever bothered to leave a recipe comment. Thanks again for an incredible recipe that is also vegetarian. Happy New Year!
Natasha says
That’s awesome! Thanks so much for your thoughtful comment. ❤️
Theresa Capri says
Thank you so much for posting this recipe! I made it a few weeks ago and put way more spinach than the recipe called for....liked it better tonight when I followed your recipe with the smaller amount of spinach. The flavors are nice together. This is the first time I have ever made one pan gnocchi. Super easy! Thanks again
Natasha says
I'm so happy you liked it, Theresa! 🙂 Happy new year!
Amber says
So I’m vegan but knew this recipe was one worth ‘veganizing’ as all walks of life should try your deliciousness. How I make this into a vegan hot no one guessed was vegan? Exchanging coconut cream for heavy cream, a few extra cloves of garlic to cut some coconut taste to more creamy garlicky sauce, I did add more spinach as ‘tis makes loads of sauce. Absolutely A Devine experience got the taste buds. Thank you!
Natasha says
Yay! That's awesome, Amber. So glad it worked to "veganize" it. 🙂
Kristen says
I made this dish tonight, and it was delicious!!!
I did have to make a substitution though. I thought I had gnocchi already in the fridge, wasn't the case. I had roasted chicken tortellini, so I figured why not still give it a try.
I made it the exact same way as the recipe, and it was amazing! It was nice having a bit of protein too, and the sauce really complimented the chicken. I cooked the tortellini in the sauce, just like how it says to cook the gnocchi.
My husband said it was some of the best pasta I've ever cooked.
I would highly recommend, and also can't wait to try this with actual gnocchi next time!
Natasha says
Yay!! Thanks for the thoughtful comment, Kristen! So happy it worked out.
Barbara Alfeo says
I absolutely love your recipe! I am writing vegetarian recipe round ups on my blog in 2018 (to encourage people to try meatless monday- everyone has to start somewhere) and would love to feature you. You can check out my blog (for beginner environmentalists) at sunshineguerrilla.com. Is it alright if I share this link to your recipe?
Natasha says
Thank you! And sure, roundups are fine as long as you link to the full recipe. ☺️
Alyssa says
This recipe is sooo good! I just added cooked chicken and ugh I could eat this everyday! Thanks for posting 🙂
Natasha says
I'm so pleased you liked it, Alyssa! 🙂
BobScott says
I came across this recipe on Pinterest and knew I had to make it. Natasha, this one didn't stay on my Recipes To Try board long! Made it this evening, and we are thrilled! So much flavor, so incredibly filling and, seriously, one of the fastest meals I have ever put together. We keep gnocchi in the pantry because it is great in soups so this is a new way to use them. Many thanks for providing me another dish for my Recipes I Love board!
Natasha says
I'm so happy you liked it!! Thanks for letting me know! 🙂
Dee says
Thank you for the recipe, delicious!! I improvised with frozen assorted mushrooms; I’m sure the portabello would have been yummy. I also was out of white wine, (I did a lot of cooking this weekend), so I used dry marsala wine. I also chopped pancetta into the oil first then the onion, etc. because I love the flavor it adds to onions, garlic and mushrooms. One more thing... I only had the Parmesano Reggiano to crumble not the older one used to grate so I used Locatelli Picorino Romano and some Asiago. It’s a meal that can be served to guests or a quick delicious weeknight meal. Thank you again!
Natasha says
So happy you liked it, Dee!! 🙂
Mary says
I eat gluten-free and no dairy but wanted to try this recipe because it looks so good. Went with a store bought gluten-free gnocchi, homemade almond milk instead of cream, and a homemade nut and nutritional yeast based vegan parmesan. The sauce thicken up beautifully. Next time I'll take inspiration from some of the other commenters and add grape tomatoes or sun-dried tomatoes. Thank you for sharing your recipes!
Natasha says
I'm so glad it worked out, Mary!! Thanks for your tips on making this gluten-free. 🙂
DONNA says
We adapted a little to cut some calories. Used milk i stead of cream and added a few spoonfuls of pasta sauce tomake a light tomato cresm. It was really delicious
Natasha says
So glad it worked out for you, Donna!
Kenny says
This recipe is great. I added sun dried tomatoes to mine but only because I put them in everything.
Natasha says
So glad you liked it, Kenny! And sun-dried tomatoes sound like an excellent addition.
Rose says
This is absolutely delicious! My first time using gnocchi and I was so impressed how perfectly this recipe cooked it! Definitely one of my favourite vegetarian meals.
Natasha says
Yay!! I am so happy to hear that. Thanks for letting me know, Rose!
Stephanie says
So good!! The family loved it! I added sliced Italian sausage and my hubby said he would order this in a restaurant! 😁 Thanks for sharing such a wonderful recipe!
Natasha says
Yay!! so happy to hear everyone loved it!
Rachel says
This was so, so, so good! I made exactly as written tonight. My husband topped his with some red pepper flakes in addition to the fresly grated parmesan and freshly chopped flat leaf parsley, but he does that with most pasta-type dishes. Total time was less than half an hour from start to finish. My husband loved this so much. He normally needs a protein in his meals, but he didn't even ask with this dish. He's so excited about the leftovers for his work lunch tomorrow and said this one should definitely go into our regular meal rotation. I've already recommended it to my sisters and my mom. Natasha, thank you for such a delicious and ridiculously easy recipe. I can't wait to try more of your recipes. If anyone is wondering whether to make this, it's a definite YES!!!
Natasha says
Aww your comment made my day! I'm so happy you guys liked it. 🙂
Mary Gallo says
Hi Natasha,
Great recipe, we fought over it even though I doubled it!!! My skinny husband and daughter are noodle eaters and were so excited when they saw this. I made some substitutions: no cream so heated 2% milk with American cheese melted in and whisked to give the milk some body; I used a Reisling because it was the only white I had and threw in a handful of grape tomatoes in last minutes to cook so they would burst when eating. Truly a keeper recipe. I hope you are okay with my changes. Thank you for posting. I love one pan suppers!
Natasha says
So glad everyone liked it, Mary! 🙂 Your changes sound really resourceful, and I love the addition of the tomatoes.
Tamara says
Made this twice already really amazing! I just put however much mushroom and spinach I want... which is a lot and it turns out great whatever the amount you put 🙂
Natasha says
Awesome!! So glad you liked it. 🙂
Hailey says
This was absolutely delicious. Bought gnocchi and was looking on Pinterest for a vegetarian gnocchi dish as I was hosting a vegetarian friend. She absolutely loved it as well as my kids. I even ate the leftovers I was trying to save for my husband!! Added to our dinner rotation 🙂
Natasha says
I’m so happy to hear everyone liked it! Thanks for letting me know. ❤️
Em says
Loved this recipe. First cream based meal I've made as husband is a bit of a health nut!!
I substituted cream for 1/3 cup of full cream milk. I also diced chicken breast into small pieces and browned them in mixed herbs before I made the sauce. Once I had got the milk, onion garlic and mushrooms and (gluten free) gnocchi nearly ready I chcuked in the chicken and spinach and mixed it altogether.
I'm a huge fan of mustard and thought a teaspoon of it worked so well. I loved the flavour.
This is a beautiful recipe and with a few changes to accomodate. It's also time efficient. I had it ready on the dining table within 20 minutes.
Thanks so much for sharing xxx
Natasha says
So glad you guys enjoyed it, Em! And your alterations sound delish too!
Val says
hello loved this recipe but I have 6 people to feed should I double all the ingrediants? Rather have too much than not enough for next time!
Natasha says
That's what I would do. 🙂 So glad you liked it!
Jeanne Morton says
This was quick enough to make even with my husband in Mumbai--meaning I get a free pass from cooking. Natasha, this is spectacular!!! I am always looking for delicious meals I can serve to my vegetarian friends. This fits the bill. And I believe my husband missed out on an incredible meal. But I'll make it again for him. Sooooo good. Definitely something you could get in a fine restaurant. Thank you for creating and sharing.
Natasha says
Aww I am so happy to hear that!! 🙂 So glad you enjoyed it!
Allison says
I made this for supper last night because it combines my three great loves: mushrooms, heavy cream, and cheese. I have to say, this was one of the best things I have eaten in a looooooooong time. Followed your recipe to a T and it did not disappoint. Thanks so much for a delicious addition to my "rotation". 🙂
Natasha says
So wonderful to hear, Allison!! Thanks for taking the time to let me know. 🙂
Suzy says
I'm definitely in the minority here, but I wasn't that fond of this dish. The mushrooms were overpowering, and I LIKE mushrooms. All the flavors melded together in such a way that nothing was standout, except the mushrooms. I did use Ripple (vegan) half and half (to answer another commentor's question - it worked GREAT!), and I used real Parmesan cheese rather than vegan cheese. I may try it again. It has all the ingredients that I really like, but I will reduce the mushrooms, up the spinach (maybe use kale?) and increase the spice a tad. It came together quickly and easily which was a real bonus. I just think the final dish needs a bit more tweaking. Thank you!
Natasha says
Hi Suzy, thanks for the feedback... it may help other readers. It's kinda hard for me to reply to your comment knowing that you didn't follow the recipe exactly (I strongly suggest using heavy cream), so I'm not really sure what to say. I didn't find the mushrooms overpowering myself, so I'm a bit puzzled.
Evelyn says
Decided to actually meal prep this week and I made this as a "treat yo self" Monday Funday (I'm a teacher and had president's day off!). This was DELICIOUS! I, too, craved some seafood to go with it and may perhaps add some scallops or shrimp next time, but it was filling on its own! It's very rich, too, so portion control is literally built in to the recipe. Enjoyed this very much and plan on making it a lot more often!
Natasha says
That's so good to hear!! Very happy you enjoyed it. Here in Canada we also had today off, but it's called "Family Day" - strange haha.
Carol says
Served this with a salad and filet mignon. Left the steak on the plate and devoured the gnocchi. The only changes I made were to add a little more cream and a lot more spinach. Divine recipe!
Natasha says
So pleased you liked it!! Mmmm filet mignon! Good choice.
Katia says
Hello! I am very excited that I found this recipe on pinterest, and I’m planning on making it ASAP.
My question is, can I use frozen portobello mushrooms instead? I have a ton in my freezer
Natasha says
Hi Katia! I haven’t tried it with frozen mushrooms and usually don’t cook with frozen mushrooms, so I can’t say for sure. I’d definitely give it a try, though and see if you like it.
Callahan Powell says
This is such a yummy and easy recipe!
Thank you for sharing! It was my first time on your page and I am looking forward to using more of your recipes! 🙂
Natasha says
I'm so glad you liked it!! 🙂 Also happy you're going to try more of my recipes!
Jordan Cook says
I'm an idiot and forgot to put the parmesan cheese in it....and it was still delicious!!
Natasha says
Haha happy to hear that, Jordan! 🙂 Next time you can add the cheese. 😛
Jordan Cook says
Added it. Nailed it. So good!
Natasha says
Great! 😁
Liz says
I just finished cooking this and while it’s TOTALLY AMAZING I found it to be really really rich (perhaps, dare I say it, too much cheese?!?)
Just wondering what you think the best troubleshoot for this would be? More cream? Less cheese? Who knows?
Anyway, amazing recipe!
Thanks!!
Natasha says
Hi Liz! So glad you liked it! It definitely is a rich dish. You could try adding less cheese, but I find the cream is usually what does it. I haven't tried this myself, but subbing the cream for half-and-half would give it a lighter taste (but it may have more watery sauce). Or just eat less of it and serve it with a salad like I do haha.
Alyssa says
Um - this is easy and rich and AMAZING! Plus, I love when I have an excuse to drink wine while I cook 😉
Half-and-half totally works - I made it that way and it was still creamy and delicious!
Natasha says
Haha love your comment! Thanks, Alyssa!
Michele says
Hello! I am excited to try this recipe for my in laws on Wednesday night. I have a quick question, do you think I could double this recipe (my husband usually likes bigger portions). Also, I have frozen potato ghnocchi from the local Italian market. Do you think I should defrost the ghnocchi or would frozen work ok?
Thanks so much for your help!
Natasha says
Hi Michele! I think doubling the recipe should work just fine. I'd try the frozen gnocchi, just cook it for a bit longer prior to adding the spinach to the pan. Hope everyone loves it! 🙂
Danielle Carter says
I have NEVER commented on a recipe I have tried. This one was incredible! I used refrigerated gnocchi I had to hunt down in the grocery store, and it was PERFECT. My son does not like mushrooms, even though I love them, and he ate most of it! I think the sauce was spot on. I cook a LOT; and this is one I will use again! Thank you for sharing this!
Natasha says
That's so great to hear, Danielle! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment. 🙂 Happy holidays!
Anthony says
Hey Natasha. I wanted to make fresh homemade gnocchi and I was looking for a recipe for a sauce to go with it and stubbled on yours. Would you still suggest cooking the gnocchi in the sauce since I’m making it homemade or cooking it separately then adding to the sauce?
Natasha says
Hi Anthony! I think it should still work the way the recipe is written. The starch in the gnocchi helps thicken the sauce too, so that's the main reason why I like cooking it in there. Enjoy! 🙂
SharonS. says
This looks wonderful! Are there any suggestions for sustitutes to the 1 cup of heavy cream?
Natasha says
Thanks, Sharon! You could try something lighter like half-and-half or milk, but honestly there's nothing that quite compares to heavy cream in here. I understand wanting to lighten up dishes, but this is a definite treat haha.
Sue says
i am looking for a recipe that i can make one day ahead, put in a casserole dish and bake in the oven. Do you think this recipe would work for this? I have seen baked gnocchi recipes before. Thanks, looks so good!!
Natasha says
Thanks, Sue! I'm hesitant to tell you that it will work since I have not tried it before. I'm concerned that the spinach may majorly wilt and get watery and that the mushrooms may get tough, and the cream sauce may separate and/or reduce too much depending on what temperature the oven is. I've had this as leftovers the next day, but since it's pre-cooked, all I do is pop it in the microwave to warm it through. I mean you could give it a try, but I would definitely do a test first before you plan on bringing it to a Xmas party or something. If you're just re-warming it in the oven (like you do all the cooking the day before), then it probably isn't too risky, but if you alter any of the steps to have it cook in the oven then I can't really advise without testing first. Let me & the other readers know how it goes if you do try this route. 🙂
Sue says
I just made this right now, using your exact recipe. I then put it in a casserole dish and put the parmesan on top. I put it in the oven at 375 for 12 min. It is so, so good.
I think I will try making it tomorrow, covering it well and baking it on Saturday. I always do that with macaroni and cheese but a little nervous given this is a cream sauce.
Wish me luck!!
Natasha says
Thanks for the update!! Love the cheese on top idea. Good luck and let me how it goes. 😄
TP says
Thank you so much for sharing this recipe. It was delicious and so easy to make! I am making this again as a Thanksgiving side dish.
Natasha says
I'm so glad you liked it! So glad my recipe will make it to your Thanksgiving table too. 🙂
Wendy says
Question please. Could you make this and then freezer it for an easy mid week meal. Thank you
Natasha says
Hi Wendy! I’m not sure how well it would freeze. I generally find creamy sauces don’t always thaw/reheat well, and the spinach may get more watery.
kathy says
Made it again tonight..awesome...added extra cream because I needed to use up more fresh baby spinach...so tastey....
Natasha says
Yay! I’m so happy you made it again. 💛
Megan says
Added bacon. Game changer. Awesome dish.
Natasha says
Oh yeah!! So glad you liked it. 😉
Liz says
Hi there! I tried your other gnocchi recipe with the tomatoes and it was good except for the Dijon mustard. That ruined it for us. 🙁 Overall, it's a great recipe though! I'm giving this one a try tonight, but omitting the Dijon mustard. I think this one's gonna be a winner! Thanks for sharing!
Natasha says
I'm sorry to hear that, Liz! Yes, the recipe will definitely be fine without it. I hope this one works out better for you. 🙂
Kati says
This was absolutely incredible! I can't wait to try more of your recipes. I made this for my folks as a "thanks for letting me live here" thing and my mother licked the bowl!
Natasha says
Aww thank you!! So happy to hear that. 🙂
Emilee says
I have frozen Gorgonzola gnocchi fromTrader Joe’s. Do you think that will work for this recipe? Should I thaw or cook it first?
I’m really excited to try this!
Natasha says
Hi Emilie! I just looked up that product, and it sounds like it comes with its own sauce, so I think it would just be best to buy a package of plain gnocchi since I can’t predict how mixing two creamy sauces would turn out. I mean you could give it a try if you’re feeling adventurous, but I have no idea if it’ll work or not. If you’re adding frozen gnocchi, I would let it cook in the sauce for a bit longer, but again, I’m just speculating here.
Emilee says
Oh duh! I guess I didn't read the packaging when I bought them, but that totally makes sense. Thanks for your response!
Natasha says
No worries!! 🙂
Ana Maria says
Hello from sunny Singapore! Thanks for this recipe-I was definitely skeptical about the uncooked gnocchi, but you’re right it’s amazing!!
Natasha says
Hello! Thanks! ☺️ I’m very happy you liked the recipe.
Cathy says
Just finished this, it was amazing! I used veggie broth instead of wine. Definitely will make this again! Thanks for the great recipe!
Natasha says
Yay! So happy you liked it, Cathy! 🙂
Alexandra says
Omg yum! This was so easy to make and soooo delicious!
Natasha says
Excellent!! Thanks for leaving a comment. 🙂
Jamie says
made this last night, loved it so much! 🙂 I used chicken broth instead of white wine and still tasted delicious 🙂
I was unsure of putting uncooked gnocchi because mine was the dried one from store.... is it okay to put dried ones right away too? it would definitely save some time!
thank you for sharing the recipe!
Natasha says
Yay! So glad you enjoyed the recipe. Do you have a link to the specific gnocchi you're talking about? I'm wondering because the only "dried" potato gnocchi I've seen is the uncooked variety that I used... so it would definitely be fine. I know gnocchi isn't always made of potato, though, so I am curious if you're talking about something different. The kind I buy is found on the same shelves as the pasta, and it's in a see-thru plastic container, and not refrigerated. It looks like this: http://bit.ly/2wzoEg0 To cook it you just put it in boiling water for a few minutes, but I skip that step in this recipe since it just cooks in the sauce... and it does double duty of thickening the sauce when it cooks. I think we are probably talking about the same thing. 🙂
Denise says
My 15 year old son picked out this recipe. He wanted to try a new recipe with gnocchi so we're going to try it this weekend!🤗
Natasha says
Great! I hope you guys love it! 🙂
Kristen says
I am not eating dairy fat at the moment. Do you have any recommendations for a cream substitute?
Natasha says
Hi Kristen! Honestly, I haven't tested out any variations, and the cream is what makes this recipe what it is. With that said, I just did a little research... Google says "Blend 2/3 cup of soy or rice milk with 1/3 cup melted dairy free margarine or oil (we like extra light olive oil for cooking). This will equal 1 cup of heavy cream for your recipes, but it will not whip.", so you may want to try that. Let me know if you do try some variation! Have a good weekend. 🙂
Angie says
Cashew cream every time. Easy to make. Soak cashews then rinse. Blend with water. Easy and more delish than dairy ever could be.
Natasha says
That is an option, but I’m not sure how it would taste or behave (texture-wise) in this recipe tbh. I’ve used cashew cream to make vegan cheesecake.
Lynda says
Kristen, I used Trader Joe’s frozen cauliflower gnocchi into almond milk (I’m sure cashew would be amazing! I also used a little Not Chik’n bouillon. Tastes great- might have a little bit to do with all fresh herbs—-
India says
Does it reheat well? I just made it it's delicious. Too much for two people
Natasha says
So glad you liked it! 🙂 Yes, the leftovers are really good!
India says
What is dry white wine?
Natasha says
Dry white wine is white wine that isn't sweet. E.g. Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, and Unoaked Chardonnay. Hope this helps!
Bella says
Instead of gnocchi can I use a different type of pasta
Natasha says
Hi Bella, you would have to cook the pasta separately then add it to the sauce at the end. I wrote the recipe for the gnocchi to cook right in the sauce (it's potato-based), and coventional pasta takes longer to cook, and would need more water. Without testing it, I can't say how the one pot method would work for normal pasta.
Maloony says
Gnocchi taste the best when it is fresh and “home-made”. Preferably in Italy. They have the know-how. You agree ?
Natasha says
Sure. But not everyone has time to make gnocchi from scratch or to visit Italy to taste authentic Italian gnocchi. 😉
Jen A. says
What do you think about adding some sort of shrimp or protein to this recipe? I'm scared my husband will want a meat or something more to it. Sounds super tasty !!!
Natasha says
Hi Jen, I found it really filling and satisfying on its own, but I definitely understand the need for meat! 😉 I'd throw in the shrimp at the same time as the spinach since they cook quite fast (maybe give it an extra couple of minutes or so to be safe). You could probably add in some shredded chicken that's already been cooked quite easily as well. Just add it in towards the end. Let me know how it goes!
Tiffany says
I cooked some Italian sausage first and then removed it from the pan and re-added it at the end. It was great in this dish!
Natasha says
Great idea!!
Patricia Gibson says
Do we need to cook the gnocchi before placing in the pan?
Natasha says
Nope. It cooks right in the sauce. Hope you like the recipe!
Chris says
If you are making gnocchi from scratch, cook it before throwing it into this recipe!!!!
I made the mistake of not boiling the fresh homemade gnocchi I had made and the gnocchi turned out way undercooked. I'm assuming she means storebought uncooked gnocchi, not homemade.
Natasha says
Hi Chris, yes, I mention in the post that I used uncooked store-bought gnocchi. I'm sorry it didn't turn out. For other readers, I would give it a few more minutes in the sauce if it's still not cooked.
Marta says
This looks delicious, if I don't have wine in the house what can I substitute for it?
Natasha says
I would just use water or veg broth (or chicken broth if you're not vegetarian). Hope you enjoy the recipe! 💜
Zee says
I used vegetable broth instead, it came out excellent.
Natasha says
Awesome!
Karly says
Holy gorgeous. And delicious, obviously. I am totally in love with all of this-- perfect for the next at-home date night!
Natasha says
Thanks so much, Karly!!
Natasha's Sister says
Who cares if it's pasta or not? Just make it for me already.
Natasha says
No.
Danielle says
I absolutely love this dish!! I have made it a few times and I'm hooked. I was just going to make this and totally forgot the cheese. I have sharp and Monterey Jack Cheese. I assume neither of those would work??
Natasha says
So glad you like it!! Well, I personally wouldn't use those cheeses, but if you like them I am sure they would be ok... they will just change the dish a bit. They do have a different texture than parmesan, though.
Scott sokolow says
That cheese would make is like Mac n cheese.
Linda says
Any advice on the measurements of ‘cups’ in Ireland we use ounces or grams- internet gives different advice on conversions of cups to ounces or grams. Really want to try your gnocchi recipe!!
Natasha says
Hi Linda! Hmmm... it should be 8 ounces/240ml for 1 cup I believe. I know - it’s so confusing. Not sure why everyone’s not on the same system tbh. Most of my readers are American so that’s why I write recipes in that way. Hope you enjoy the recipe!
Vilma says
Can I use chanterelles mushrooms?
Natasha says
Sure!
Melissa says
This is a fantastic entrée. I just made it for the fourth time, and we love it even more!
Natasha says
Wonderful! Thanks for letting me know!