Creamy Tuscan Marry Me Gnocchi

Comfort food fans will rave about this amazing marry me gnocchi recipe. It’s rich and creamy and perfect for any dinner, whether or not you’re planning to propose!

Also try campfire gnocchi foil packets, gnocchi Bolognese or French onion gnocchi. Sheet pan gnocchi and sausage is great too!

Why You’ll Love It

Easy: You’ll find this one pot meal a breeze to prepare, since all you have to do is add the ingredients to a pot, and stir and cook until done.
Tasty: There’s a reason this is called marry me gnocchi. This wonderful combination of gnocchi, garlic, cream, cheese, sun dried tomatoes and more means this dish is sure to tantalize your tastebuds.
Cozy: This dish makes great comfort food, as it’s rich and creamy with cheesy flavors and soft, pillowy gnocchi, the star of the recipe. Cuddle up with this marry me gnocchi and you’re sure to find it cozy and satisfying.

Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi Ingredients

A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below

Potato gnocchi: Store-bought potato gnocchi is fine for this recipe, although you could always make your own if you want to go the extra mile! You can find it in the pasta aisle or with the fresh pasta. If you aren’t a gnocchi lover, you can sub pasta instead.
Heavy cream: This makes the dish rich and creamy.
Grated parmesan cheese: Adds to the creaminess of the dish and gives a tangy flavor.
Chicken broth: For the sauce. You can sub a different broth if you wish, or use chicken stock or chicken bouillon which are very similar and perfect for this delicious sauce.
Spinach: Use fresh baby spinach. I like to remove the tough stalks before using it.
Sun dried tomatoes: Adds a rich, sweet and tangy flavor as well as a contrasting texture.

How to Make Marry Me Gnocchi

For more detailed instructions with weights and measurements, jump to the printable recipe card

Fry the gnocchi: Heat a tablespoon of the olive oil in a skillet and pan fry the gnocchi for a few minutes over a medium high heat. Transfer it on to a plate.
Start the sauce: Add another splash of olive oil to the skillet, add garlic and cook for a minute over a medium heat. Add the cream, broth, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and parmesan cheese, and whisk.
Finish the creamy sauce: Stir in the sun dried tomatoes, spinach and gnocchi, toss to mix, and simmer for 5 minutes.
Garnish and serve: Serve the gnocchi right away, garnishing each portion with fresh basil or your favorite fresh herbs.

Substitutions and Variations

Gluten-free option: If you want a gluten-free version, make sure to use gluten-free gnocchi (this one is really good!) and check the chicken broth you’re using is also free from gluten.
Include some protein: You might like to make a creamy sausage gnocchi using Italian sausage or shred some cooked chicken breasts and add those.
Add some wine: A splash of white wine added along with the chicken broth adds more depth to the sauce.
Spice it up: A pinch of red pepper flakes or some hot sauce adds a subtle spicy kick to the dish. You can add other veggies too like roasted red peppers or some roasted chilies (but only a little!)

Serving Suggestions

Appetizers: A light appetizer like cute heart-shaped pork potstickers would be good with this homemade gnocchi dish.
Side dishes: Sides are optional but an antipasto salad would be good (this can also be served as an appetizer) or how about some crispy onion rings to add some crunch to the meal? Or fresh bread, preferably warm.
For dessert: Something light would work well here, perhaps dragon fruit ice cream or raspberry truffles?

How to Store Creamy Gnocchi

Store: Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freeze: It’s best not to freeze this because the sauce tends to separate.
Reheat: Warm it back up in a pan on the stove, adding a splash of chicken broth if the sauce has thickened too much.