The Vegan Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi with Spinach, Artichokes, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes is tasty. This dish have 520 calories per serving prepare in just 25 minutes. We made this recipe with potato gnocchi, olive oil, garlic, tomatoes, artichoke hearts, spinach, cooking cream, Parmesan cheese, red pepper flakes, salt, basil, and black pepper. You may pair it with vegan garlic bread, roasted broccoli, lemon roasted zucchini, arugula lemon salad, whole-wheat dinner rolls, roasted bell peppers, lemon water, or rosemary focaccia. Store this Vegan Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi with Spinach, Artichokes, and Sun-Dried Tomatoes for three days in the refrigerator.
STATS:
- Serving size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Course: Main
- Cooking time: 15 minutes
- Diet: Vegan
- Cuisine: Italian
- Total time: 25 minutes
- Serving: 4
EQUIPMENT:
- Large pot
- Colander
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups
- Large skillet
- Measuring spoons
- Knife
- Cutting board
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 lb vegan potato gnocchi
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Half tsp salt
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- Half cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes
- 1 cup chopped marinated artichoke hearts
- Quarter tsp red pepper flakes
- 2 cups spinach
- Quarter tsp black pepper
- 1 cup unsweetened vegan cooking cream
- Half cup grated vegan Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped basil
INGREDIENT NOTES:
VEGAN POTATO GNOCCHI:
- It has a soft and pillowy texture that works well with the creamy sauce. This potato gnocchi cooks quickly and gives better results. You may use vegan cauliflower gnocchi as per your preference.
OLIVE OIL:
- This oil cooks the garlic and makes the base of the sauce. It releases the aroma of the garlic and gives a smooth texture. Utilzie avocado oil as a replacement.
MARINATED ARTICHOKE HEARTS:
- They give tenderness and a mild tangy taste to the recipe. Their taste works well with the creamy sauce and sun-dried tomatoes. You may use plain canned artichoke hearts as another choice.
VEGAN COOKING CREAM:
- We use it instead of heavy cream to make the creamy texture while keeping the recipe vegan. You may use unsweetened oat cream as a substitute.
VEGAN PARMESAN:
- It gives a salty and savory taste to the sauce. This vegan parmesan makes the sauce slightly thick. Include nutritional yeast if you are not using vegan parmesan.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- In the large pot, boil salted water then cook vegan gnocchi according to package instructions.
- Drain the gnocchi and set it aside, then warm olive oil in the skillet on moderate heat.
- Cook minced garlic for one minute, then add sun-dried tomatoes and artichoke hearts in the skillet.
- Stir the ingredients to cook for three minutes, then cook the garlic for two minutes.
- Pour the vegan cooking cream into the skillet and reduce the heat to medium-low.
- Simmer the sauce gently, then stir in salt, vegan Parmesan, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
- Include the cooked gnocchi in the skillet and cook for three minutes.
- Lastly, turn off the flame and sprinkle basil on top, then serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SALADS:
- Italian Green Salad
- Vegan Caesar Salad
- Tomato Cucumber Salad
- Arugula Lemon Salad
BREAD:
- Vegan Garlic Bread
- Rosemary Focaccia
- Whole-Wheat Dinner Rolls
- Italian Herb Bread
SIDE DISHES:
- Lemon Herb Vegetables
- Steamed Broccoli
- Sautéed Green Beans
- Roasted Bell Peppers
DRINKS:
- Sparkling Lemon Water
- Iced Herbal Tea
- Fresh Lemonade
- Sparkling Berry Water
TIPS:
- Avoid cooking the gnocchi too much so it stays soft and does not become mushy.
- Drain the vegetables properly to not get watery dish.
- Serve the dish right after making for better taste and texture.
- Include unsweetened cream to get a better savory sauce.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Store the gnocchi in the box for three days.
FREEZER:
- Freeze the creamy sauce with gnocchi for one month in the vessel.
FAQs:
Is regular gnocchi good to include in this recipe?
- Yes, you may add regular gnocchi, but the recipe will not be vegan.
How to make the dish gluten-free?
- You may add gluten-free vegan gnocchi if you want a gluten-free recipe.
Can I include mushrooms in this meal?
- Yes, you may add sliced mushrooms for a great addition to the dish.
How can I make this sauce lighter?
- You may use lighter unsweetened vegan cooking cream for a lighter recipe.
What makes the sauce too thick?
- Gnocchi absorbs the sauce and makes the recipe thick. You may add a few tbsp unsweetened vegan milk for the right consistency.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 520 kcal
Net carbs: 71 g
Iron: 0.004 g
Total carbs: 77 g
Vitamin A: 5,900 IU
Fiber: 6 g
Calcium: 0.16 g
Protein: 12 g
Sodium: 1.10 g
Potassium: 0.55 g
