Description
Three Cheese Baked Gnocchi with Spinach is the ultimate comfort food that brings warmth and joy to your table. This decadent dish features tender gnocchi enveloped in a creamy blend of ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses, all complemented by fresh spinach. Whether it’s a cozy night in or an elegant gathering, this baked delight promises to impress with its rich flavors and inviting aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound store-bought gnocchi
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (divided)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Pinch of nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic until fragrant, then add spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt.
- In a large bowl, mix ricotta, mozzarella, half of the Parmesan, salt, pepper, and nutmeg. Fold in cooked gnocchi gently.
- Stir in the sautéed spinach until evenly distributed.
- Transfer mixture to the baking dish, top with remaining Parmesan cheese, and bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 40mg