Here at Delish, we can’t get enough of Tuscan butter. Easy to make and extremely flavorful, it’s no wonder that every dish we add it to becomes one of our most-popular recipes, from salmon to shrimp to the beloved creamy Tuscan chicken. For this recipe, we decided to skip the protein and turn this creamy tomato-and-basil sauce into a pasta dinner by adding one of our favorite power ingredients: gnocchi. The rich and creamy sauce pairs perfectly with the hearty bites of gnocchi, making this a stick-to-your-ribs comfort meal to come back to again and again. Tip: If you’d like...
Here at Delish, we can’t get enough of Tuscan butter. Easy to make and extremely flavorful, it’s no wonder that every dish we add it to becomes one of our most-popular recipes, from salmon to shrimp to the beloved creamy Tuscan chicken. For this recipe, we decided to skip the protein and turn this creamy tomato-and-basil sauce into a pasta dinner by adding one of our favorite power ingredients: gnocchi.
The rich and creamy sauce pairs perfectly with the hearty bites of gnocchi, making this a stick-to-your-ribs comfort meal to come back to again and again. Tip: If you’d like to make this vegetarian, simply swap out the chicken broth for vegetable broth for a vegetarian-friendly dinner.
Looking to make this ahead? Simply prepare your gnocchi and sauce, toss to coat, then add to an oven-safe dish and wrap tightly before placing in the fridge overnight. The next day, add your mozzarella and bake as instructed. Because your dish will be coming from the fridge, you might need to add a few more minutes to the cook time—watch for when your cheese starts to get melty.
Ingredients
- 4 Tbsp.butter
- 3cloves garlic, minced
- 2 Tbsp.tomato paste
- 2 c.halved cherry tomatoes
- 1 tsp.dried oregano
- 2 tbsp. kosher salt, plus more
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 4 c.baby spinach
- 1 c.low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 c.heavy cream
- 1/2 c.freshly grated Parmesan
- 1/4 c.freshly chopped herbs (such as basil and parsley), plus more for garnish
- 2(17.5-oz.) packages gnocchi
- 1 c.shredded mozzarella
Directions
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- Step 1Preheat broiler over medium. In a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add garlic and tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly, until tomato paste darkens and starts to stick to the bottom of the pan, 2-3 minutes. Add cherry tomatoes and season with oregano, salt to taste, pepper, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. Cook until tomatoes are beginning to burst, then add spinach and cook until beginning to wilt.
- Step 2Stir in broth, heavy cream, Parmesan, and herbs and bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and simmer until sauce is slightly reduced, about 3 minutes.
- Step 3Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water to a boil and stir in 2 tablespoons salt. Add gnocchi and cook, stirring occasionally, until gnocchi floats to the top, about 2 minutes.
- Step 4 Drain gnocchi (discard pasta water) and add gnocchi to sauce, tossing to coat. Top with mozzarella and broil until cheese is melty, 3-5 minutes.
- Step 5 Garnish with more herbs and serve.
James Anderson
Jessica Williams
Michael Johnson
