Tuscan Gnocchi

tuscangnocchi Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi is a 20-minute one-pan comfort food featuring lots of veggies (spinach, artichokes and sun-dried tomatoes) and bold spices (paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic and Italian seasoning). It's a perfect meatless meal or a side dish to your favourite proteins. This recipe works with any kind of gnocchi: store-bought shelf-stable, frozen, homemade, or cauliflower gnocchi.

1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
4 oz sun-dried tomatoes, packed in olive oil, drained and chopped
16 oz potato gnocchi
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp. Italian seasoning or Herbs from Provence
½ tsp. ground paprika
¼ tsp. sea salt
½ cup chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
5 oz fresh spinach
1 (7 oz) can artichoke hearts, chopped
¼ tsp. red pepper flakes
1 tsp. fresh thyme leaves, no sprigs

Heat 1 Tbsp. of olive oil on medium heat in a large, high-sided skillet. Add chopped sun-dried tomatoes, uncooked potato gnocchi, minced garlic and Italian seasoning. Sprinkle with ¼ tsp. salt and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring.

Add chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a boil on medium heat and stir everything well. Cover with a lid, simmer the gnocchi for about 5 minutes on medium heat while the sauce boils on low setting.

Add fresh spinach and chopped artichokes and cook on medium heat, stirring frequently for 5 more minutes until the spinach wilts to your liking. Cook longer if you would like a thicker sauce.

Season with more salt, freshly ground coarse black pepper, red pepper flakes and paprika, if you like. Optionally, top with fresh thyme (snipped, no sprigs).

Makes 4 servings.