Easy Weeknight Spinach Pesto Gnocchi

Easy Weeknight Spinach Pesto Gnocchi is a quick and delicious dinner made of pillowy gnocchi, savory pesto, fresh spinach and a touch of parmesan. Ready in under 30 minutes, it's comforting, flavorful and perfect for busy nights when you want something simple yet satisfying.

Course Dinner

Cuisine Italian/American

Keyword Pesto Gnocchi, Spinach Gnocchi, Spinach Pesto Pasta

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings servings

Calories 302kcal

Author Heather

Ingredients

17.5 oz pacakage gnocchi
1/4 cup sea salt *heavily salted water for boiling gnocchi
1 tbsp olive oil
1/2 large brown onion *about 1 cup roughly chopped
3-4 garlic cloves *crushed or minced
6 oz baby spinach leaves
1/4 cup Toasted Walnut Pesto *or your favorite pesto
1/4 parmesan cheese *optional

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Instructions

Following instructions on gnocchi package, bring water to boil. Once boiling add salt and gnocchi until gnocchi floats, about 2-3 mins.
Meanwhile heat a medium sized skillet pan on medium/high heat. Add oil and sauté onions until translucent and slightly caramelized, about 10-12 mins.
Add garlic to onions and sauté for 1 min.
Working in batches, add spinach, stirring frequently until wilted.
Once spinach is cooked, turn off heat and immediately add pesto. Stir well.
Once gnocchi is cooked, drain and add to pesto mixture. Stir well and garnish with parmesan cheese. Cover with a lid for 3-4 mins to help cheese melt and then serve immediately.

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Notes

*Please use as many organic ingredients as possible.*

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