Mushroom and Spinach Gnocchi With Parmesan

Name: Mushroom and Spinach Gnocchi With Parmesan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1 package gnocchi (about 1-1.5 c pre made); 8 oz baby Bella mushrooms; 10 oz baby spinach (I used a lot :) ); 1/2 C shredded parmesan; 3 oz mascarpone cheese; 1 Meyer lemon; 1 large clove garlic, minced; salt/pepper; 3-4 Tbsp EVOO

by The Black Cat Kitchen

2 servings

45 min

Okay, so this may be my new comfort food. And how easy is this? I am not hand-making this gnocchi here. You certainly can and that is impressive if you take that on for this recipe...but I used an already made gnocchi which you can find in any well-stocked grocery store in the Italian section. They make them with lots of flavors, but I chose just a 'plain' flavor, because I wanted to highlight so many other flavors for this pasta dish.

I had how gommy (spelling?) gummy or sticky or just blegh that gnocchi can become if it is not cooked properly. This is why I find it crucial to pan fry the gnocchi first in just a bit of oil. This gives it the pretty brown crust you see below in the photos. Cook down the spinach and mushrooms separately and then toss those into the gnocchi. Add a bit of cream, marscapone, and cheese. Finish with some fresh Meyer lemon juice and bit of zest. Serve right away! Perfection.

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mushroom and spinach gnocchi with parmesan

Mushroom and Spinach Gnocchi With Parmesan

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Recipe details

Yield 2 servings
Time spent: Prep time: 15 Minutes Cook time: 30 Minutes Total time: 45 min

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Instructions

Mushroom Spinach Gnocchi

Peel and mince garlic clove in small bowl
Grate 1/2 tsp lemon zest and squeeze 1 tsp juice
Whisk in mascarpone, 1/2 C water, 1/4 tsp salt and pepper to same bowl and stir
Grate parmesan
Thinly slice mushrooms
Pan-fry gnocchi in 3 Tbsp EVOO. Be careful not to stir while they are cooking or you risk them sticking. Cook for 4-5 minutes, remove from pan
Wilt spinach and mushrooms in same pan
Add gnocchi and stir gently
Remove skillet from heat and add mascarpone mixture and 1/2 parmesan. Stir in 1-2 Tbsp water. Season with salt and pepper
Serve with more shredded parmesan for topping

Comments

Bonnie Cauchard on Apr 24, 2022

Is there something else instead of
Mascarpone I can use?

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- Marlene Miller Morrow on Apr 25, 2022
  
  Try cream cheese
  
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- The Black Cat Kitchen on Apr 25, 2022
  
  Yes, I would say cream cheese would be closest for texture and taste. Enjoy!
  
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- Ksw7970554 on Aug 13, 2023
  
  Ricotta?
  
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Diane L Lebel on Apr 25, 2022

Wow, this looks delicious but after looking at the nutrition, not sure how to make this less sodium and cut the calories?

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- The Black Cat Kitchen on May 01, 2022
  
  It's definitely not a *healthy* recipe, ha! You could use reduced fat cream cheese instead of marscapone or parmesan? The gnocchi you could try cauliflower gnocchi which I know grocery stores will carry. Trader Joe's has a nice one.
  
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