GNOCCHI W/ GARLIC, SPINACH, MUSHROOM & GRAPE TOMATOES

Gnocchi W/ Garlic, Spinach, Mushroom & Grape Tomatoes image

Provided by TheBostonBean

Time 25m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup butter (more or less)
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
3 garlic, minced
1 -2 minced shallot
1 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes
1 1/2 cups mushrooms, sliced (crimini or white button)
1 1/2 cups fresh Baby Spinach (frozen spinach work well too, just SQUEEZE the water out)
1 teaspoon thyme
kosher salt
pepper
1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese
10 ounces gnocchi, cooked accoring to directions (I buy from Trader Joes)

Steps:

Heat 1 tbsp of butter with 1/2 tsp of olive oil (this prevents the butter from burning) over med heat until melted.
Add garlic and shallots.
Cook 1-2 minutes, until soft.
Add cherry tomatoes and kosher salt to taste.
Cook 8 minutes on low heat covered, until soft.
Add mushrooms and 1 tbsp of butter.
Cover and cook for 5 minutes.
Add baby spinach and thyme.
Cook low for 5-8 more minutes.
Add 1 -2 tbsp more butter and a tiny bit of water to make a sauce to coat. Yum!
Add pepper.
Turn off heat, add Parmesan and hot cooked gnocchi.
Serve and enjoy!