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Gnocchi with Spinach & Tomatoes

Gnocchi with Spinach & Tomatoes

topped with Garlic Butter Breadcrumbs & Parmesan
4.5(7.2K)840 Reviews
Recipe Development Team
Recipe Development TeamUpdated on April 02, 2026
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Calories
510 kcal
Protein
13g protein
Total
20 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Allergens:
  • Milk
  • Wheat

Raise your hand if you’re obsessed with anything gnocchi. (We've all raised our hands over here.) These little potato-based dumplings deliver an extra-tender, extra-carby bite, and here, they're paired with spinach and colorful grape tomatoes, then tossed in a creamy sauce. To top things off—in this case literally—there’s a layer of garlicky panko breadcrumbs. Once you take a bite, don’t be surprised when you find yourself making excuses to whip up the dish again and again!

Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
Serving amount

4 ounce

Grape Tomatoes

1 teaspoon

Garlic Powder

4 tablespoon

Cream Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

5 ounce

Spinach

1 teaspoon

Chili Flakes

¼ cup

Panko Breadcrumbs

(Contains: Wheat)

8.8 ounce

Gnocchi

(Contains: Wheat)

1 unit

Veggie Stock Concentrate

3 tablespoon

Parmesan Cheese

(Contains: Milk)

Not included in your delivery

2 tablespoon

Butter

(Contains: Milk)

Salt

Pepper

per serving
Calories510 kcal
Fat23 g
Saturated Fat14 g
Carbohydrate63 g
Sugar5 g
Dietary Fiber4 g
Protein13 g
Cholesterol60 mg
Sodium1260 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Medium Pot
Large Pan
Strainer

Cooking Steps

Prep
1

• Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Wash and dry produce. • Halve tomatoes.

Toast & Season Panko
2

• Melt 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add panko and cook, stirring, until golden and toasted, 2-3 minutes. • Stir in half the garlic powder (you’ll use the rest later) and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. • Turn off heat; transfer to a plate and season with salt and pepper. Wipe out pan.

Cook Gnocchi
3

• Once water is boiling, add gnocchi to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tender, 3-4 minutes. • Drain and set aside.

Make Sauce
4

• While gnocchi cooks, melt 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) in pan used for panko over medium-high heat. Add remaining garlic powder and cook until fragrant, 30 seconds. • Stir in 1⁄3 cup water (½ cup for 4), stock concentrate, and cream cheese. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring, until combined and creamy, 2-3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Cook Veggies
5

• Stir tomatoes and spinach into pan with sauce. Cook, stirring, until spinach is wilted and tomatoes are softened, 3-4 minutes.

Finish & Serve
6

• Stir drained gnocchi into pan with sauce until thoroughly coated. (TIP: If needed, add a splash or two of water until gnocchi is coated in a creamy sauce.) Taste and season with salt and pepper. • Divide gnocchi between bowls and top with Parmesan. Sprinkle with as many garlic butter breadcrumbs as you like. Add a pinch of chili flakes to taste and serve.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Dec 2025
  • Flavor: Many loved the creamy, garlicky sauce and fresh veggie combo; some found it a bit bland and added extra herbs or spices 🌿.
  • Ease of prep: Customers raved about how quick and easy this meal was to prepare, often ready in under 30 minutes.
  • Suggestions: Consider pan-frying the gnocchi for a crispy texture; add chicken, sausage, or beans for extra protein.
  • Portions: Several mentioned the gnocchi portion was small; adding more veggies or protein helped make it more filling.
  • Texture: Some enjoyed the pillowy gnocchi, while others found it gummy; toasting the breadcrumbs added a nice crunch.
AI-generated from customer reviews

Reviews from our home cooks

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AnonymousCooked for 2 people
|Jun 17, 2022

Very tasty and fast to make. I ended up adding a lot of my own seasonings. This needed more garlic powder, and I added an Italian blend, too. I know I always have to de-stem spinach but that was the longest part of the process. As a side note: do NOT put gnocchi in the Instant Pot. It turned out okay but the IP overcooked it. My fault, not a flaw in the recipe.

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Meghan HumberCooked for 2 people
|Feb 8, 2023

The spinach & tomatoes were the best part of this dish; the herbs made them delicious! We may not have treated the gnocchi correctly because they were a bit chewy.

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AnonymousCooked for 2 people
|Jun 20, 2022

The gnocchi is always a lovely treat, and paired with the tomato's and spinach made it delicious!

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AnonymousCooked for 2 people
|Jun 19, 2022

This was absolutely delicious! The fresh tomatoes and spinach lighten up the luxurious gnocchi.

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AnonymousCooked for 2 people
|Jun 18, 2022

Really nice, simple Friday night dinner. Needed onions and garlic which I added, and subbed a little wine for some of the water. Loved the gnocchi and spinach.

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AnonymousCooked for 2 people
|Jun 17, 2022

I thought this meal was fantastic and simple in the best way! Loved the way the acidity from the grape tomatoes cut through the fat of the sauce refreshing the palate. The sauce with the garlic breadcrumbs gave it this really comforting garlic butter taste that soothed my soul. Really want this again!

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AnonymousCooked for 2 people
|Aug 19, 2022

Great combination of flavors. The chicken sausage in any dish is always a hit! The gnocchi turned out great if you don't overcook it still has a little bite. Love the spinach and sauce flavors plus a little heat.

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AnonymousCooked for 2 people
|Jun 20, 2022

I sauté the gnocchi in a pan with butter instead of boiling it. It takes this meal to another level. Might be worth adding an alternate cooking method to the recipe card.

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AnonymousCooked for 2 people
|Aug 31, 2022

Really tasty dish! There's something about gnocchi that makes a meal instantly fancy. We really enjoyed the flavors of this dish.

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AnonymousCooked for 2 people
|Jun 29, 2022

Very good dish! I'd never made gnocchi before, the directions were easy to follow, and the dish turned out to be very good!

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