Quick, easy, and incredibly delicious: Our gnocchi with mushrooms and spinach in a creamy sauce is the ideal comfort food for any season! The combination of juicy mushrooms, crunchy spinach, and a velvety cream sauce perfectly complements the soft gnocchi, making this dish a true highlight.
With just a few ingredients, you can conjure up a flavorful meal in no time that will delight you and your family. Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner when you still want something extra tasty!
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking/baking time: 15 minutes
Preparation time: 30 minutes
Ingredients (for 2 servings)
- 250 g gnocchi
- 250 g brown mushrooms
- 100 g king oyster mushrooms
- some oil (for frying)
- 100 g baby spinach
- 125 g crème fraîche
- 125 ml milk
- 1 tsp mustard
- 1 tsp vegetable stock powder
- Salt and pepper, freshly ground
preparation
1. Preparation:
Wash the spinach thoroughly, drain well, and roughly chop it. Clean the mushrooms and oyster mushrooms and slice them.
2. Fry the mushrooms:
Heat some oil in a large pan and fry the mushrooms over medium heat for about 7-8 minutes until golden brown and juicy.
3. Add spinach:
Add the roughly chopped spinach to the mushrooms in the pan. Let it wilt, then continue to sauté briefly until the liquid has almost evaporated.
4. Prepare the sauce:
Add the crème fraîche, milk, mustard, and vegetable stock powder. Stir well and simmer gently over low heat. Season with salt and freshly ground pepper.
5. Prepare the gnocchi:
Meanwhile, cook the gnocchi in a pot of salted water according to the package instructions. Drain the gnocchi and add them to the pan with the mushroom and spinach sauce. Let them simmer for another 2-3 minutes to absorb the flavors.
6. Serve:
Divide the gnocchi with the creamy mushroom and spinach sauce between two plates and serve hot.
Tips & Variations
- Mushroom variety: You can vary the mushrooms according to your taste and also use oyster mushrooms or porcini mushrooms.
- For more flavor: Add a finely chopped garlic clove to the mushrooms or refine the sauce with some grated Parmesan cheese.
- Vegan tip: Replace the crème fraîche with soy cream and the milk with a plant-based alternative such as oat milk.
Serving suggestion
Serve the gnocchi in a large, shallow dish and garnish with a few fresh spinach leaves or finely chopped herbs like parsley. A few toasted pine nuts or a touch of freshly ground pepper will add an additional visual appeal.
Conclusion
With these creamy gnocchi with mushrooms and spinach, you'll conjure up a wholesome, delicious dish that impresses with its creamy texture and intense flavors. The Springlane cast iron pan ensures that the mushrooms are perfectly cooked and the flavors of the sauce are fully appreciated. Whether as a quick dinner or a leisurely lunch, this recipe offers a true taste experience and is ideal for those who like their dishes simple yet sophisticated.
Try it out and enjoy the delicious mix of gnocchi and fresh vegetables!
