Description
A quick and easy pan-fried gnocchi dish featuring tender broccoli florets, sautéed mushrooms, and onions in a creamy, flavorful sauce made with cream cheese and vegetable stock. This comforting skillet meal is perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner with wholesome ingredients and a delightful texture.
Ingredients
Scale
Vegetables
- 1 small head of broccoli (11 oz gross weight, yields approx. 2 cups broccoli florets)
- 1 small onion
- 7 oz mushrooms
Other Ingredients
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 28 oz skillet gnocchi
- 5-6 oz cream cheese
- 1 ¾ cup vegetable stock
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the broccoli: Remove the stalk from your broccoli and trim off florets. Chop the florets into bite-sized chunks for even cooking.
- Chop the onion and mushrooms: Peel the onion, cut it in half, and chop finely. Thinly slice the mushrooms to ensure they cook evenly alongside other ingredients.
- Sear the gnocchi: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the gnocchi and sear briefly until they become nicely browned on the outside, enhancing their texture and flavor.
- Sauté onions and mushrooms: Add the chopped onions and sliced mushrooms to the skillet with gnocchi. Incorporate well and sauté everything together for a short while until softened and fragrant.
- Add broccoli and stock: Add the broccoli florets to the skillet and pour in the vegetable stock to cover the ingredients. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Let it cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking and promote even cooking.
- Melt in cream cheese: Mix in the cream cheese and allow it to gradually melt while stirring, distributing it evenly throughout the skillet to create a creamy sauce.
- Season and garnish: Season the mixture generously with salt and black pepper to taste. Finely chop fresh parsley and fold it into the dish for a burst of fresh flavor and color.
- Simmer to desired consistency: Allow the dish to simmer for a few more minutes if needed to reach your preferred liquid level and broccoli tenderness. Serve warm.
Notes
- This recipe offers an easy, quick meal featuring gnocchi, broccoli, and mushrooms in a rich, creamy sauce.
- Using skillet gnocchi is convenient and cooks quickly with a pleasant texture.
- Adjust seasoning as you like, and fresh parsley adds a nice herbal touch.
- Try swapping cream cheese for a vegan alternative to make it dairy-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 535 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 26 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 55 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
