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Creamy Mushroom Gnocchi Recipe

Creamy Mushroom Gnocchi Recipe
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This Creamy Mushroom Gnocchi is a comforting, flavorful dish featuring golden sautéed mushrooms, tender gnocchi cooked in a rich red pesto and cream sauce, and fresh spinach. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it combines earthy mushrooms, aromatic herbs, and a hint of parmesan cheese for indulgence with a vegetarian twist.

Ingredients

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Mushrooms & Aromatics

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, divided into two portions
  • 1 teaspoon butter
  • 250 g (½ lb) chestnut (brown) mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 medium brown onion, finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely minced or pressed
  • 1 heaped teaspoon dried oregano

Sauce & Seasoning

  • 150 ml (⅔ cup) double (heavy) cream
  • 3 tablespoons red pesto
  • 300 ml (1¼ cups) vegetable stock
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for serving

Main & Greens

  • 800 g (30 oz) gnocchi
  • 130 g (4.5 oz) fresh spinach
  • 50 g (½ cup) vegetarian parmesan cheese, finely grated, plus extra for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat fat and sauté mushrooms: In a large sauté pan over medium heat, heat half the olive oil and the butter. Add the sliced mushrooms and cook undisturbed until golden brown to develop color and flavor. Avoid stirring too much to prevent sogginess. Once cooked, transfer mushrooms and any pan juices to a bowl.
  2. Cook onions: Add remaining olive oil to the pan and add the finely diced onion with a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat for about 20 minutes until onions soften and become translucent.
  3. Add garlic and oregano: Stir in the minced garlic and dried oregano, cooking for about 1 minute to release aromas without burning.
  4. Create the creamy sauce: Pour in the double cream and vegetable stock, then stir in the red pesto. Season with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Let the mixture simmer for a couple of minutes.
  5. Add gnocchi: Add the gnocchi to the pan and stir them gently once to ensure they coat evenly with the sauce. Allow the gnocchi to cook for a few minutes as the sauce thickens.
  6. Add spinach and cheese finishing: Once the sauce is thick and the gnocchi cooked through, add the fresh spinach and stir until it wilts. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the grated vegetarian parmesan cheese until melted.
  7. Serve: Dish the creamy mushroom gnocchi into large bowls. Garnish with extra grated parmesan and a sprinkle of freshly ground black pepper. Serve immediately for best texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Use chestnut mushrooms for their rich, earthy flavor, but cremini or button mushrooms can be substituted.
  • Be careful not to over-stir mushrooms while cooking to keep them golden and prevent sogginess.
  • Red pesto adds a vibrant flavor and color; you can adjust the quantity according to taste.
  • Vegetarian parmesan is essential for this recipe; regular parmesan contains animal rennet if strict vegetarianism is required.
  • Serve this dish fresh as gnocchi may become gummy if reheated multiple times.

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Keywords: Creamy Mushroom Gnocchi, Vegetarian Gnocchi Recipe, Easy Dinner, Italian Pasta, Mushroom Recipes, Comfort Food

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