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Irresistible Creamy Spinach Recipe for Gnocchi Bake with Mozzarella

Irresistible Creamy Spinach Gnocchi Bake with Mozzarella Magic

Enjoy this Irresistible Creamy Spinach Recipe for Gnocchi Bake with Mozzarella that combines comfort and flavor in a delightful dish.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bake
  • 4 cups Fresh Spinach or frozen spinach, thawed and drained
  • 1 package Gnocchi or favorite pasta
  • 2 cups Mozzarella Cheese for topping
  • 1 cup Ricotta Cheese or cottage cheese
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil can substitute with butter
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese for topping

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Baking dish

Method
 

How to Make Irresistible Spinach Gnocchi Bake
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a large skillet, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  3. Add the fresh spinach to the skillet and cook until wilted, roughly 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions until they float, then drain.
  5. In a large bowl, mix the cooked gnocchi, sautéed spinach, ricotta, and half of the mozzarella, adding salt and pepper.
  6. Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and top with remaining mozzarella and grated Parmesan.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the top is golden brown and bubbly.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 20gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 350mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Optional: Garnish with fresh basil or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes.

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