Baked Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Spinach

5 from 3 votes

Baked Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Spinach

This baked gnocchi with mushrooms and spinach is a vegetarian one-pan meal that ticks all the boxes for a healthier version of comfort food.

Prep Time5

Cook Time45

Total Time50

Course: Pasta

Cuisine: Italian

Servings:

Author: Paige Adams

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 white onion, roughly chopped
12 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups baby spinach
1-28 ounce can tomato puree
1 pound shelf-stable gnocchi
8 ounces fresh mozzarella, half grated and half torn
Grated Parmesan and chopped parsley for serving

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
In a large ovenproof sauté pan or skillet over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Sauté the onions until they become soft and translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
Add the mushrooms and sauté until they start to brown, about 5 minutes. Stir in the garlic, thyme, oregano, red pepper flakes, salt and pepper. Sauté for a few minutes until the mushrooms are caramelized and fragrant.
Then stir in the spinach letting it wilt.
Pour in the tomato puree and stir it with the onions and mushrooms. Add the gnocchi and grated mozzarella, stirring everything together.
Top with torn mozzarella and bake for 25-30 minutes until the gnocchi is tender and the cheese is melted and golden.
Sprinkle with grated Parmesan and chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

In addition to parsley, you can also top the gnocchi with fresh basil.

If you want the gnocchi to have layer of melted cheese on top, sprinkle on 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup Italian shredded cheese blend with the torn mozzarella. Then broil it for a few minutes to brown it.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge up to 4 days. Warm them in a 350-degree F oven in a smaller baking dish or ovenproof skillet. You can also warm them in the microwave. I do not recommend freezing leftovers.

To add ground sausage or beef to the gnocchi: Heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium high heat. Then cook 3/4 pound ground meat until it is browned, about 4-5 minutes. Transfer it to a plate. Then lower the heat to medium and proceed with the recipe as written, sautéing the onions and mushroom. Stir the meat back into the pan with the tomato puree.

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