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Creamy One Pan Spinach Gnocchi (20-Minute Vegan Dinner) Recipe

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This Creamy One Pan Spinach Gnocchi is a quick and delicious vegan dinner that comes together in just 20 minutes. Featuring tender gnocchi simmered in a rich coconut cream sauce infused with garlic, onion, sun-dried tomatoes, and Italian seasoning, and finished with fresh baby spinach, this dish offers a flavorful and comforting meal prepared in a single skillet.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp vegan butter (or regular butter)
  • 3–4 cloves garlic, minced or sliced
  • 1/2 small onion, finely diced
  • 1 cup coconut cream (or 1 1/2 cups full fat coconut milk)
  • 2 tbsp vegan cream cheese (or regular cream cheese)
  • 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes, finely chopped, oil packed
  • 1 lb gnocchi
  • 2 cups baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1/2 cup water or vegetable broth
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning or oregano
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • Salt, to taste
  • 2 tbsp nutritional yeast or vegan parmesan (or regular parmesan), finely grated
  • 1–2 tsp lemon juice (optional)

Instructions

  1. Warm the aromatics: Heat olive oil and vegan butter in a wide skillet over medium heat. Add finely diced onion and minced garlic, cooking for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  2. Create the creamy sauce: Pour in the coconut cream or coconut milk, whisking in vegan cream cheese until the sauce becomes smooth. If using coconut milk, let it simmer gently for 2-3 minutes to slightly reduce. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes, nutritional yeast or parmesan, Italian seasoning, black pepper, and a pinch of salt to flavor the sauce.
  3. Cook the gnocchi: Add the gnocchi to the skillet, stirring well to coat in the sauce. Cover and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring once or twice, until the gnocchi are tender and the sauce is silky. If the sauce thickens too much, add small splashes of water or vegetable broth as needed. If the sauce is too loose, allow it to bubble uncovered to thicken slightly.
  4. Incorporate spinach: Stir in the roughly chopped baby spinach and cook just until wilted. Mix in lemon juice if using. Taste the dish and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and heat to preference.
  5. Serve: Plate the creamy spinach gnocchi and drizzle with a bit of oil from the sun-dried tomatoes for added richness and flavor.

Notes

  • Use coconut cream for a richer sauce or full-fat coconut milk for a lighter version.
  • Regular butter, cream cheese, and parmesan can be substituted if not vegan.
  • Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to your taste.
  • Adding lemon juice brightens the flavors but is optional.
  • If the sauce thickens too much while cooking, gradually add water or vegetable broth to loosen it up.
  • This dish can be a complete meal or paired with a simple side salad or garlic bread.

Keywords: vegan gnocchi, creamy spinach gnocchi, one pan dinner, quick vegan dinner, coconut cream sauce, Italian seasoning gnocchi, plant-based meal

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