CREAMY GNOCCHI, SPINACH AND BROCCOLI BAKE

Creamy Gnocchi, Spinach and Broccoli Bake image

Provided by januarybride

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup onion, minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon flour
2 cups half-and-half (fat free will not thicken up)
5 ounces frozen spinach, thawed and drained
10 ounces frozen cut broccoli in cheese sauce, thawed in microwave
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, finely shredded
salt
pepper
1 teaspoon italian seasoning (I have also used Greek Seasoning)
1 lb potato gnocchi

Steps:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
In the meanwhile, in a large skilled, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add onion and garlic and cook, stirring occasionally until softened (10 minutes or less).
Add 1 tbsp flour to the onions/garlic. Stir constantly for 2 minutes. Add the half and half and simmer, stirring constantly until slightly thickened (3 minutes). Stir in the cheese, spinach, broccoli, salt, pepper and spice. Remove from heat, cover and set aside.
When the water is boiling, cook your gnocchi as per the directions on the package. Drain when done. Add sauce to the gnocchi and stir to coat. (You can either cook it or freeze it at this time).
Bake in a 350 degree oven, uncovered for 20 minutes or until hot and bubbly.
IF COOKING FROM FROZEN. . .bake uncovered 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until hot and bubbly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 175.1, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 43.7, Sodium 150.5, Carbohydrate 7.1, Fiber 1, Sugar 0.9, Protein 5.3