Gratineed Gnocchi with Spinach and Ricotta

A comforting Italian-inspired dish combining pillowy potato gnocchi with wilted spinach in a creamy sauce, topped with dollops of ricotta and melted mozzarella cheese. This gratineed dish is perfect for a cozy dinner.

4 servings
30 min

Ingredients

  • 1 package potato gnocchi
  • cup heavy cream
  • ½ teaspoon all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3 package baby spinach
  • ½ cup ricotta
  • cup shredded mozzarella

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Preheat broiler.

    5 min

  2. 2.

    Cook gnocchi in a 5-quart pot of boiling salted water according to package instructions (gnocchi will float to surface when done). Drain in a colander.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Whisk together cream, flour, salt, pepper, and nutmeg in a 12-inch ovenproof skillet, then bring to a boil over moderate heat, whisking. Continue to boil, whisking frequently, until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add spinach in handfuls, tossing with tongs, and cook until wilted, 2 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat, then stir in gnocchi. Spoon ricotta over gnocchi in 5 large dollops and sprinkle with mozzarella. Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat until cheese is browned and bubbling in spots, about 2 minutes. Season with pepper.

    15 min