Creamed Spinach Gnocchi Bake with Toasted Pine Nuts
 
 
A creamy spinach gnocchi bake that is rich mascarpone and parmesan cheese with a nutty crunch from a toasted pine nut topping.
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 shallots, minced
  • 2 tbsp flour
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 8 oz mascarpone cheese
  • ¾ cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
  • salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 10 oz baby spinach
  • 2 lb dried gnocchi
  • 2 oz pine nuts, toasted
Instructions
  1. Heat oven to 350F. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the olive oil and a butter in an ovenproof skillet over medium heat until the butter is melted. Add the minced garlic and shallots and saute for 4 minutes, or until tender and fragrant.
  3. Add the flour the pan and saute for another 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Slowly pour in the water to make a roux, stirring constantly to avoid any clumping of the flour. Whisk the mascarpone cheese and ½ cup parmesan cheese into the roux until melted and completely combined. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  4. Stir the spinach into the cream sauce a handful at a time until wilted.
  5. Meanwhile, cook the gnocchi according to package directions. Drain and pour the gnocchi into the cream sauce, stirring to combine.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining ¼ cup of parmesan cheese over the top in an even layer, then place the skillet in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese has started to brown and the sauce has thickened. Top with pine nuts and serve immediately.
Notes
An Eats Well With Others Original
Recipe by Joanne Eats Well With Others at https://joanne-eatswellwithothers.com/2021/09/creamed-spinach-gnocchi-bake-with-toasted-pine-nuts.html