One-Pan Creamy Spinach, Gorgonzola & Mushroom Gnocchi – Comfort Food in 20 Minutes!

40 min

2 servings

Hey foodie friends! This creamy spinach, gorgonzola, and mushroom gnocchi is the ultimate cozy meal for two, ready in just 20 minutes, all in one pan! Bursting with veggies and a rich garlic sauce, it’s perfect as a meatless main or a side dish with your favorite protein. Homemade potato gnocchi is a dream if you’ve got time – so soft and pillowy! But when I’m in a rush, I grab fresh, store-bought gnocchi from my local Italian shop or supermarket’s fresh pasta section. Let’s get cooking!

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• Potato gnocchi: 10.5 oz (300 g), homemade or fresh store-bought
• Fresh mushrooms: 7 oz (200 g), sliced (your favorite, like cremini, button, or shiitake)
• Fresh spinach: 1 oz (30 g), about 1 small handful
• Heavy cream (or double cream in Europe): ⅔ cup (150 ml)
• Vegetable broth (or stock, or water): ½ cup (100 ml)
• Garlic: 2 cloves, minced
• Dried oregano: 1 teaspoon (1 tsp)
• Smoked paprika (or pimentón): ½ teaspoon (½ tsp)
• Mozzarella cheese: ½ cup shredded (50 g), grated
• Gorgonzola cheese: ⅓ cup crumbled (50 g)
• Olive oil: 2 tablespoons (2 tbsp)
• Salt and pepper: to taste

Cooking Instructions

Cook the Mushrooms:

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add sliced mushrooms, season with a pinch of salt and pepper, and cook until golden and tender. Scoop out half the mushrooms onto a plate and set aside.

Cook the Gnocchi:

In the same skillet with the remaining mushrooms, add potato gnocchi (no need to boil first). Pour in vegetable broth or water, heavy cream, minced garlic, a pinch of oregano, and a dash of smoked paprika. Stir gently, bring to a boil over medium heat, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi is tender and the sauce thickens.

Add the Spinach:

Toss in fresh spinach and cook on medium heat, stirring, until it wilts to your liking.

Melt in the Mozzarella:

Sprinkle in grated mozzarella and stir until it melts into the creamy sauce.

Finish with Gorgonzola:

Remove the skillet from the heat and crumble in gorgonzola cheese for a rich, tangy kick. Stir gently to combine.

Serve & Enjoy:

Divide the creamy gnocchi into bowls, top with the reserved mushrooms for extra texture, and serve hot! Pair with a glass of white wine or alongside grilled chicken, steak, or fish for a heartier meal.

Chef's Note

Homemade gnocchi is worth the effort if you have time – it’s soft and delicious. But fresh store-bought gnocchi from the fresh pasta section or Italian deli is a fantastic shortcut for busy nights.