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A vibrant dish featuring golden baked gnocchi topped with fresh green spinach, drizzled with creamy pesto sauce, garnished with basil leaves and grated cheese, beautifully plated on a white dish with a rustic wooden background.

Creamy Pesto Spinach Gnocchi Bake

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Creamy Pesto & Spinach Gnocchi Bake is an easy-to-make, cheesy dish combining tender gnocchi with fresh spinach and flavorful pesto, baked to perfection.

  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 packs (16 oz) potato gnocchi
  • 1 cup fresh spinach, chopped
  • 1/2 cup basil pesto
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Cook gnocchi according to package instructions, drain and set aside.
  3. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat, add spinach, and cook until wilted.
  4. In a bowl, toss cooked gnocchi with pesto and sautéed spinach.
  5. Transfer to a greased baking dish, top with mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses.
  6. Bake for 20-25 minutes until bubbly and golden on top.

Notes

  • Can substitute with gluten-free gnocchi for a gluten-free version.
  • Add cherry tomatoes for extra freshness.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: Italian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 420 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 52g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 15g
  • Cholesterol: 45mg