Tuscan Butter Gnocchi

Tuscan Butter Gnocchi

Richly Flavored Gnocchi with Tomatoes and Spinach

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 20m
Cook Time: 30m
Total Time: 50m
Temp.: 350 °F
Servings: 8
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (25 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

442
Calories
18.3g
Fat
59.4g
Carbohydrate
12.1g
Protein
56mg
Cholesterol
227mg
Sodium
Tuscan Butter Gnocchi

Recipe Description

This warm Tuscan Butter Gnocchi will quickly have you looking like the next Masterchef in the city! A simple garlic butter sauce with heavy cream, chicken broth and Parmesan cheese. I add cherry tomatoes and baby spinach to add extra flavor and filling to the dish. A fun option to serve on pasta night that requires minimal effort and skill.

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Ingredients for Tuscan Butter Gnocchi

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Steps to make

  1. 1

    Preheat oven

    Step 1 - Tuscan Butter Gnocchi

    Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Lightly grease a 9x12-inch baking pan.

  2. 2

    Cook garlic

    3 min
    Step 2 - Tuscan Butter Gnocchi

    In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 4 tablespoons of butter and add 3 cloves of minced garlic. Cook for about 1 minute until aromatic.

  3. 3

    Add tomatoes and seasoning

    5 min
    Step 3 - Tuscan Butter Gnocchi

    Add 2 cups of cherry tomato halves, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, a pinch of kosher salt, ground black pepper and red pepper flakes. Cook until tomatoes begin to burst and juices flow.

  4. 4

    Add spinach

    2 min
    Step 4 - Tuscan Butter Gnocchi

    Add 4 cups of baby spinach and cook for a little while longer until it begins to wilt.

  5. 5

    Add broth, cream, cheese and herbs

    5 min
    Step 5 - Tuscan Butter Gnocchi

    Add 1 cup of chicken broth, 1 cup of heavy cream, ½ cup of grated Parmesan cheese and ¼ cup of chopped mixed herbs. Lower heat to a simmer and cook for about 3 minutes until sauce is thickened and reduced.

  6. 6

    Add gnocchi

    3 min
    Step 6 - Tuscan Butter Gnocchi

    Add 2 packages of gnocchi and toss to coat in sauce.

  7. 7

    Add mozzarella

    2 min
    Step 7 - Tuscan Butter GnocchiStep 7 - Tuscan Butter Gnocchi

    Transfer to a 9x12-inch baking pan. Top with sprinkles from 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese.

  8. 8

    Bake

    30 min
    Step 8 - Tuscan Butter Gnocchi

    Bake in preheated oven for about 30 minutes until gnocchi is cooked and the cheese is melted and golden on top.

  9. 9

    Serve

    Step 9 - Tuscan Butter Gnocchi

    Garnish with any leftover herbs and a few squeezes of lemon to serve!

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About the author

Lilly Mathuse

Lilly is an enthusiastic and cheerful young mom. She knows as well as any parent that children can be really picky when it comes to food. And she’s had plenty of experience trying to cook meals that are both tasty and nutritious, and able to satisfy the tastes of a fussy kid right away! To save you some precious time, Lilly's going to share with you all the tricks she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to! She has a wealth of recipes for quick and easy meals for kids and families on a budget.

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (25 reviews)
Molly
April 17, 2025
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Amazing! I made this dish on our anniversary, and it brought back lovely memories of our trip to Italy. The gnocchi was so simple, yet felt sophisticated and delicious.

Laura
February 21, 2025
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Awesome! I made this for my friends last week, and they loved it! Simple yet so delicious.

Oliver Smith
December 11, 2024
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This recipe is super easy and taste amazing! Mine turned out great!

Natalie Thompson
December 6, 2024
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OMG, this Tuscan Butter Gnocchi is a game changer! My kids devoured it in no time! Honestly, I whipped it up on a weeknight and felt like a boss. Super easy and delish. The combo of butter, cream, and cheese? Total win. Can't wait to make it again!

Ellie
November 25, 2024
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I tried this recipe for a family dinner and it was a hit. The sauce was rich and creamy. Perfect for an easy weeknight meal.

Fiona
June 30, 2024
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Super yummy meal. My family loved it and I felt like a chef. The blend of flavors is amazing, easy to make. Perfect for busy weeknights.

Diana Smith
October 27, 2023
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Superb!

Hannah
October 10, 2023
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I made this Tuscan Butter Gnocchi for a first date and it was a hit! So easy to make and the flavors were incredible. Even my picky eater friend loved it. Thanks for this yummy recipe!

Nancy Thompson
October 10, 2023
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This Tuscan Butter Gnocchi is simply superb. I made it for my family’s pasta night and they loved it. It’s so easy and the flavors remind me of our trip to Italy.

Toby
March 18, 2023
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Super easy dish

Emily Anderson
March 9, 2023
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Wow, this Tuscan Butter Gnocchi was super easy and tasted great! I made it for my husband last date night, and he couldn't belive how good it was. A new favorite for sure!

Oliver
February 24, 2023
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Delicious! Made it for date night, and my wife loved it. Super simple to whip up!

Rachael Smith
January 29, 2023
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OMG, this gnocchi was a total hit at our dinner! Super easy to whip up!

Victor Garcia
August 3, 2020
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I made this Tuscan Butter Gnocchi for my wife’s birthday and it was a hit! The creamy sauce was so easy to whip up, and the cherry tomatoes added just the right touch. Cooking together made it even more special. It’s now a regular on our pasta nights for its simplicity and great taste.

Eisley Bismark
May 7, 2020
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Love this tuscan gnocchi it's freaking delicious!

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