CREAMY TUSCAN GNOCCHI SKILLET

Creamy Tuscan Gnocchi Skillet image

This creamy gnocchi recipe is a dreamy way to weeknight dinner. Since it's a hearty, richly flavored meal that's made in a single dish and even includes a green vegetable, it's made to please the whole family-including the cook. The fact that it's vegetarian is something you can share or keep to yourself. Either way, this dish is a versatile addition to any busy cook's repertoire.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

6 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup Progresso™ plain panko crispy bread crumbs
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
2 packages (16 oz each) gnocchi
1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups Progresso™ vegetable broth (from 32-oz carton)
4 oz cream cheese (from 8-oz package), cubed and softened
4 cups lightly packed fresh baby spinach leaves
1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese (2 oz)

Steps:

In 12-inch skillet, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter over medium heat. Add bread crumbs and garlic; cook and stir 1 to 3 minutes or until toasted. Pour into small bowl; clean out skillet.
In same skillet, melt remaining 5 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add gnocchi, Italian seasoning and pepper flakes; cook 13 to 15 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden brown.
Add broth to skillet; heat to simmering. Cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened; reduce heat to medium. Stir in cream cheese until melted. Stir in spinach, a handful at a time, until wilted. Remove from heat; stir in tomatoes. Top with bread crumbs and Parmesan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 560, Carbohydrate 73 g, Cholesterol 55 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 4 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, ServingSize About 1 Cup, Sodium 450 mg, Sugar 2 g, TransFat 1/2 g