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Creamy 5-Ingredient Tuscan Butter Gnocchi

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A quick and easy creamy gnocchi recipe with butter, garlic, cream, and sun-dried tomatoes that delivers rich Tuscan flavors in under 20 minutes.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound (450g) store-bought gnocchi (fresh refrigerated preferred)
  • 4 tablespoons (60g) unsalted butter
  • 3 medium garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ cup (120ml) heavy cream
  • ¼ cup (40g) sun-dried tomatoes, chopped (oil-packed preferred)
  • Optional: a handful of fresh spinach or basil leaves

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water (about 4 quarts) to a boil with 1 tablespoon salt.
  2. While water heats, mince garlic and chop sun-dried tomatoes; rinse and chop spinach or basil if using.
  3. Add gnocchi to boiling water gently; cook until they float (2-3 minutes). Use a slotted spoon to drain.
  4. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat until foamy and nutty (about 2 minutes).
  5. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds), avoiding browning.
  6. Stir in chopped sun-dried tomatoes and warm through for 1 minute.
  7. Pour in heavy cream and simmer gently for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened.
  8. Add cooked gnocchi to skillet and toss gently to coat with sauce. Fold in spinach or basil if using and let wilt for 1 minute.
  9. Season with salt (start with ½ teaspoon) and freshly cracked black pepper to taste.
  10. Serve immediately, optionally topped with grated Parmesan or chili flakes.

Notes

Do not overcrowd the pot when boiling gnocchi to prevent sticking. Watch butter carefully to avoid burning. Use oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes for richer flavor; soak dry-packed in warm water if needed. If sauce thickens too much, add a splash of pasta water or cream to loosen. For gluten-free, use cauliflower or sweet potato gnocchi. For dairy-free, substitute butter with vegan margarine and cream with coconut cream.

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