Best 4 Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi Skillet Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi Skillet, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This one-skillet dish combines the richness of a creamy sauce, the tender chewiness of gnocchi, the savory smokiness of sausage, the freshness of spinach, and the aromatic blend of herbs and spices. It's a quick and easy meal that delivers a restaurant-quality experience in the comfort of your own home.

In this comprehensive article, you'll find a step-by-step guide to crafting this culinary masterpiece, along with variations and substitutions to suit your preferences. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, this recipe is designed to inspire and guide you towards creating a dish that will impress your family and friends.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

CREAMY TUSCAN GNOCCHI SKILLET



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This creamy gnocchi recipe is a dreamy way to weeknight dinner. Since it's a hearty, richly flavored meal that's made in a single dish and even includes a green vegetable, it's made to please the whole family-including the cook. The fact that it's vegetarian is something you can share or keep to yourself. Either way, this dish is a versatile addition to any busy cook's repertoire.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 packages (16 oz each) gnocchi
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups Progresso™ vegetable broth (from 32-oz carton)
4 oz cream cheese (from 8-oz package), cubed and softened
4 cups lightly packed fresh baby spinach leaves
1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat. Add bread crumbs and garlic; cook and stir 1 to 3 minutes or until toasted. Pour into small bowl; clean out skillet.
  • In same skillet, melt remaining 5 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add gnocchi, Italian seasoning and pepper flakes; cook 13 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown.
  • Add broth to skillet; heat to simmering. Cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened; reduce heat to medium. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Stir in spinach, a handful at a time, until wilted. Remove from heat; stir in tomatoes. Top with bread crumbs and Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Carbohydrate 73 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize About 1 Cup, Sodium 450 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1/2 g

CREAMY BUTTERY TUSCAN GNOCCHI RECIPE



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Soft, tender pillows of gnocchi enveloped in a full-flavoured cream sauce with sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, garlic and fresh basil. Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi is the ultimate comfort food all cooked in one pan!

Provided by Karina

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter, ((or olive oil))
1 brown shallot, (chopped (or 1 small onion))
4 cloves garlic, (minced)
1 pound (500 g) uncooked potato gnocchi, ((the dry packaged gnocchi -- not fresh))
1/2 cup jarred sun dried tomato strips in oil, ((reserve 2 teaspoons of the jarred oil for cooking))
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 1/4 cups heavy cream, ((thickened cream or half andf half))
1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
salt & pepper, (to taste)
1 1/2 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons fresh chopped basil, ((or parsley))

Steps:

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Melt the butter and sauté shallots until transparent, about 2 minutes. Sauté garlic until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Add the gnocchi and let sear in the butter for a minute. Add the sun dried tomatoes and reserved oil. Cook for a further minute to release flavours into the gnocchi.
  • Pour in the chicken broth, cream and Italian herbs. Scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix everything together and reduce heat to medium. Cover pan with lid and let cook for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the spinach leaves and cook until wilted, about 1 minute.
  • Stir through parmesan cheese and chopped basil. Let simmer for a further minute or until gnocchi is soft, cooked through and the sauce has thickened to your liking.
  • Season with a little extra salt & pepper, if needed, to suit your taste.
  • Serve immediately.*

Nutrition Facts : Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 21 g, Fat 27 g, Calories 450 kcal, Carbohydrate 47 g, ServingSize 1 serving

CREAMY SAUSAGE AND MUSHROOM GNOCCHI SKILLET



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This is a comforting dish and is indulgent with ingredients like wine, cream, and shallots. I do not recommend adding salt because I find the sausage to have enough salt in it. Although cheese is optional, I find it gets lost in the sauce.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pasta

Time 40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 Italian-style turkey sausages, casings removed
4 ounces portobello mushrooms, coarsely chopped
2 shallots, minced
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (18 ounce) package potato gnocchi
½ cup dry white wine (such as Pinot Grigio)
1 ½ cups heavy cream
½ teaspoon Italian herbs (such as cantanzaro herbs from Savory Spice Shop®)
1 pinch red pepper flakes, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Heat a heavy skillet over medium high heat and cook sausage until no longer pink, breaking up the meat with a wooden spoon as it cooks, about 7 minutes. Continue to brown the meat and add mushrooms, shallots, butter, and oil. Cook until mushrooms and onions are soft and beginning to brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the top, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Add white wine to the sausage mixture and simmer, uncovered, until wine has reduced by half, about 5 minutes. Add gnocchi, cream, Italian herbs, pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Cook over medium-low heat until sauce has thickened, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 485.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.4 g, Cholesterol 139.5 mg, Fat 38.4 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 12.3 g, SaturatedFat 21.3 g, Sodium 469.3 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

CREAMY GNOCCHI AND SAUSAGE SKILLET



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Gnocchi, sausage, mushrooms, and spinach come together in this rich and creamy one-skillet dish.

Provided by Soup Loving Nicole

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 tablespoon olive oil
12 ounces mild Italian sausage
1 (6 ounce) package baby portobello mushrooms
1 small onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
⅓ cup dry white wine
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 (16 ounce) package gnocchi
¾ cup half-and-half
½ cup baby spinach leaves
¼ cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon crushed chili flakes

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add sausage and cook for 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and onion; cook until soft, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Stir in wine and Dijon mustard. Add gnocchi and half-and-half; bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook for 5 minutes. Remove the lid and stir in spinach and Parmesan cheese. Cook until sauce has thickened and cheese has melted, about 1 minute.
  • Divide mixture between 4 serving plates and top with crushed chili flakes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.9 calories, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Cholesterol 74.6 mg, Fat 33.8 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 18.6 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Sodium 986.9 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan when cooking the chicken and sausage. This will prevent them from cooking evenly.
  • Use a good quality olive oil. Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice for this recipe.
  • Don't boil the cream sauce. Just simmer it over low heat until it has thickened slightly.
  • Add the cooked chicken and sausage back to the sauce before serving.
  • Serve the creamy Tuscan gnocchi skillet with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese and some fresh basil.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Conclusion:

This creamy Tuscan gnocchi skillet is a quick and easy meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's also a great way to use up leftover chicken and sausage. The creamy sauce is rich and flavorful, and the gnocchi is cooked to perfection. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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