Caprese Gnocchi
This caprese gnocchi recipe is a bright & fresh pasta dish, loaded with fresh mozzarella, basil, and cherry tomatoes - and it's simple to make! Ready in 25 minutes, this delicious pasta recipe is fantastic for entertaining, a date night, or just enjoying a cozy dinner at home.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 476kcal
Cost: $3
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Large Pan
Ingredients
- 16 ounces gnocchi
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup Vegetable Stock
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese vegetarian, if needed
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
- 1 cup spinach fresh or frozen
- 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese plus extra for garnish
- 2 tablespoons basil sliced into ribbons
- sea salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Cook gnocchi according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
- In a large saucepan or skillet, heat the butter over medium low heat. Add the garlic and sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until lightly browned. Add in the flour, and stir with a wooden spoon until the mixture is well combined. Pour in the vegetable stock, and stir again for 4 to 5 minutes over low heat until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Add the milk, parmesan cheese, tomatoes, spinach, and fresh mozzarella to the pan. Stir well.
- Toss the cooked gnocchi with the sauce, and heat until the pasta is warmed through and the sauce is bubbling.
- Toss with fresh basil and black pepper, and enjoy. Serve immediately!
Notes
Dietary Modifications
- This recipe is meatless, however some parmesan cheeses may not be vegetarian. Make sure you use a vegetarian parmesan cheese if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 810mg | Potassium: 256mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1667IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 354mg | Iron: 5mg