This easiest one-pan sweet potato gnocchi with spinach and sun-dried tomatoes is perfect for weeknight dinners. Homemade gnocchi tossed in with fresh spinach, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, and parmesan cheese.
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This recipe is in continuation of my last recipe post, which was about making sweet potato gnocchi at home. However, if you are not a fan of sweet potatoes, feel free to use traditional potato gnocchi instead.
![Homemade raw sweet potato gnocchi dusted with dry flour and spread over the flat surface.](https://www.watchwhatueat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/Homemade-Sweet-Potato-Gnocchi-Recipe-Watch-What-U-Eat-New-5.jpg)
Tushar is a big fan of sun-dried tomatoes. He is crazy about it. And if he gets his hands on them, he can add them to literally any dish you can think of (crazy, right??). I can imagine his love for sun-dried tomatoes as I enjoy them too (:D). So don’t be surprised if you find a ton of recipes using sun-dried tomatoes in the blog archive with time. It’s just our way of showing love for them. Without further adieu, let’s get to the recipe.
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Sweet Potato Gnocchi With Spinach
If you already have gnocchi prepared, then it’s just a matter of 15-20 min to make this dish. Just fry some garlic in olive oil and toss in cooked gnocchi in a nonstick pan. Stir-fry for a few mins. until they get a golden-brown crust. Then add a generous amount of baby spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and some Parmesan cheese. Saute further for a couple of minutes or until the spinach wilt down.
Recipe variations:
- You can use homemade or store-bought traditional gnocchi instead of ones prepared using sweet potatoes.
- Omit Parmesan cheese or use vegan Parmesan if you are following a vegan diet.
- For added protein, you can also toss in grilled or cooked chicken breast pieces.
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Easy Sweet Potato Gnocchi With Spinach
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Ingredients
- 4 cup gnocchi homemade or store bought
- 6 oz jar of sun-dried tomatoes drained and sliced
- 2 cup loosely packed baby spinach
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- salt and pepper
- 3-4 quart water
Instructions
- Bring water to boil in a large pot. Cook gnocchi in boiling water for a 3-5 minute or until they float on the surface. Drain water and keep it aside.
- Heat oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat.
- Add garlic and saute for 30-40 sec or until fragrant
- Toss in cooked gnocchi and saute for 4-5 mins. or until they get to a golden brown crust on the surface.
- Then add baby spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan cheese, salt, and pepper. Saute further for 2-3 min.
- Serve warm.
Notes
- You can easily make sweet potato gnocchi at home. Click the link for an easy recipe.
- If you love quick pasta dishes then you will definitely like this stir fry veggie pasta salad.
This looks so good!! Saving this so I can try It!!
This recipe looks delicious. The sweet potatoes are a great touch! Also, thanks for the nutrition facts!
Wow I know sweet potato is a packed with vitamins, I need to make this!! I would love some feta and cream with this haahaa. Decadent!!
I have made ricotta cheese gnocchi, I have to try your sweet potato variation! Thumbs up, from “The Roadside Pie King!
This looks absolutely amazing! I love making gnocchi. Can’t wait to try it.