SPINACH GNOCCHI WITH CREAMY GORGONZOLA SAUCE

A comforting homemade gnocchi dish enriched with fresh spinach and served in a luscious, creamy gorgonzola sauce. Ideal for a cozy dinner with a rich blend of flavors and textures. Use homemade gnocchi or store-bought for a quicker version.

🕒 Prep Time: 45 min (includes gnocchi preparation)

🍳 Cook Time: 15 min
🍽️ Servings: 4-5

Ingredients

Spinach Gnocchi:

500 g starchy potatoes (baked or boiled with skin)
1 egg
125 g all-purpose flour
½ tbsp oil
150 g fresh spinach, blanched, squeezed, and finely chopped
Salt, to taste

Gorgonzola Spinach Sauce:

50 g butter
1 heaping tbsp flour
400 ml hot milk
120 g gorgonzola cheese (dolce), diced
50 g young spinach leaves (blanched)
Salt and nutmeg, to taste

Instructions

Prepare gnocchi dough: Mix mashed potatoes, egg, flour, oil, salt, and finely chopped blanched spinach. Form gnocchi by gently shaping pieces into small elongated “rugby ball” shapes by rolling lightly between your palms.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a gentle boil. Reduce heat to simmer and cook gnocchi in batches, about 2 minutes after they float to the surface. Remove with a slotted spoon and keep warm.
Blanch spinach for the sauce: pour boiling water over spinach in a sieve, drain well. Chop if leaves are large.
Prepare sauce: melt butter and whisk in flour to make a roux. Gradually add hot milk, stirring until slightly thickened. Remove from heat, stir in diced gorgonzola until melted. Season with salt and nutmeg.
Stir blanched spinach into the sauce.
Combine gnocchi with sauce, adding as much sauce as desired to achieve preferred consistency.
Serve immediately warm.

💡 Tips

Using baked potatoes enhances flavor and texture of gnocchi.
Shape gnocchi gently to keep them tender.
Add more milk for a creamier sauce consistency.
Adjust seasoning to balance the strong gorgonzola flavor.

🍽️ Perfect For

Cozy weeknight dinners
Rich, comforting vegetarian meals
Italian-inspired homemade dishes

📝 Final Thoughts

Spinach gnocchi with creamy gorgonzola sauce is a luxurious yet simple dish that blends tender gnocchi and a flavorful cheese sauce. It’s perfect for impressing guests or indulging in a comforting meal at home.