Spicy Chipotle Alfredo Gnocchi
This easy creamy chipotle gnocchi recipe has a satisfying kick of smoky spice and is ready in 20 minutes! Keep it simple or add veggies or protein; this is a great base recipe to build on for a flavorful dinner, which can be as spicy or mild as you wish!
Ingredients
- 18 oz (500 g) package of dried or fresh gnocchi
- ½ red onion, finely diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 chipotle chilis from a can (plus a spoonful of adobo sauce), finely chopped
- 1 tsp brown sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable stock / broth
- ¾ cup (180 ml) heavy (double) cream
- ½ cup (50 g) parmesan, pecorino or other Italian hard cheese, grated
- 1-2 cups (50 g) baby spinach or kale, chopped
- 1 small bunch cilantro (fresh coriander) or basil, chopped
- Optional: lemon or lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a large saucepan or deep saute pan, heat a little olive oil over a low - medium heat. Saute the onions until they are soft, then add the garlic, sugar and chipotles + a scoop of the adobo sauce (as much as you can spare). Saute for a couple more minutes until the chipotles are soft. You can use the spoon to smoosh them up a little more.1/2 red onion, 3 garlic cloves, 1 tsp brown sugar, 2 chipotle chilis from a can (plus a spoonful of adobo sauce)
- Pour the stock into the pan and simmer over a low heat, partially covered, for about 5 minutes until it's slightly reduced.1/2 cup vegetable stock / broth
- Add in the cream and cheese and allow it to simmer until the cheese has melted in and the sauce is warmed through.3/4 cup heavy (double) cream, 1/2 cup parmesan, pecorino or other Italian hard cheese
- Add the basil/cilantro and spinach and simmer until it's just starting to wilt. Then let the sauce sit, covered, off the heat while you prepare the gnocchi.1-2 cups baby spinach or kale, 1 small bunch cilantro (fresh coriander) or basil
- Pan fry the gnocchi. In a large, deep frying pan, heat a thin layer of olive oil over a low-medium heat. Add the gnocchi to the pan and cook, stirring regularly, for 5 minutes until lightly browned on each side.Note that you can boil or even air fry the gnocchi if you prefer.18 oz package of dried or fresh gnocchi
- Add the gnocchi into the pan with the sauce and mix through.
- Serve immediately, with lemon or lime wedges and/or additional cheese for topping.Optional: lemon or lime wedges for serving
Calories: 433kcal, Carbohydrates: 52g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 21g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 59mg, Sodium: 773mg, Potassium: 153mg, Fiber: 5g, Sugar: 4g, Vitamin A: 2625IU, Vitamin C: 18mg, Calcium: 255mg, Iron: 5mg