Vegetarian Gnocchi with Spinach and Mushroom-Butter Sauce

A delicious, easy-to-prepare meal that is great for dinner or dinner parties. I like to use whole wheat gnocchi. Top with additional grated cheese and some finely chopped basil.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 289 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms
• 3 cups baby spinach
• 1 (16 ounce) package gnocchi pasta

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the top, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.

Step 2

Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and saute for 2 minutes. Toss in spinach, basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until spinach is wilted and sauce begins to thicken, about 5 minutes. Add gnocchi and stir until coated in sauce; cook for 2 more minutes.