Parmesan Spinach Gnocchi

• Vegetarian

• Produce

  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 3 cups Spinach, fresh

• Pasta & Grains

  • 16 oz Potato gnocchi

• Baking & Spices

  • 2 tbsp Flour
  • 1 Salt and pepper

• Dairy

  • 2 tbsp Butter, unsalted
  • 1 1/4 cups Milk
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese

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Description

Ingredients

• 16 oz. potato gnocchi
• 2 Tbsp. unsalted butter
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 Tbsp. flour
• 1.25 cups milk
• 3 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Directions

• Cook the gnocchi according to package directions. Drain, set aside, and return the empty pot to the stove.
• Melt butter over medium heat.
• Add garlic to butter and sauté for about a minute until garlic is fragrant.
• Add flour to butter and whisk to form a roux. Cook for 30 seconds or so to cook out any raw flour taste.
• Slowly add milk to roux, whisking constantly to break up any lumps. Cook for 2-3 minutes until sauce has just begun to thicken.
• Stir chopped spinach into sauce and cook 3-5 minutes more until spinach has wilted and sauce has thickened.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• Remove pot from heat.
• Add parmesan cheese to sauce and stir to combine.
• Return cooked gnocchi to sauce and stir to combine. Serve immediately.