Golden brown mounds of gnocchi glistening under a melted parmesan crust. The bright green flecks of spinach peeking through the gooey ricotta filling add bursts of color. A light dusting of finely chopped fresh rosemary finishes the look.

Spinach Stuffed Gnocchi under Parmesan Crust

Name: Spinach Stuffed Gnocchi under Parmesan Crust
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: fresh spinach, 2 cups chopped; ricotta cheese, 1 cup; garlic, 1 tsp minced; nutmeg, 1/2 tsp ground; potato gnocchi, 1 cup prepared; parmesan cheese, 2 cups grated; olive oil, 1 tbsp; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; fresh rosemary, 1 sprig for garnish

Category Main Course

Prep 30 minutes

Cook 20 minutes

Style Italian

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Vegetarian

Daily Recipe: November 06, 2025

Discover 'Spinach Stuffed Gnocchi under Parmesan Crust', a surprising twist on classic Italian cuisine. Filled with creamy ricotta and fresh spinach, enveloped in soft gnocchi and crisped under a tantalizing parmesan crust.

Ingredients (for 2)

Fresh spinach - 2 cups - chopped
Ricotta cheese - 1 cup
Garlic - 1 tsp - minced
Nutmeg - 1/2 tsp - ground
Potato gnocchi - 1 cup - prepared
Parmesan cheese - 2 cups - grated
Olive oil - 1 tbsp
Salt - to taste
Pepper - to taste
Fresh rosemary - 1 sprig - for garnish

Preparation

Step 1 - 🔥🌡️🕛

Preheat the oven to 375°F for the gnocchi to bake perfectly.
Step 2 - 🍳🍃🧄

Sauté garlic and spinach in olive oil until wilted then let it cool.
Step 3 - 🥣🍃🧀

In a bowl, mix together the sautéed spinach, ricotta cheese, nutmeg, salt, and pepper.
Step 4 - 🔪🥔🥄

Slice each piece of gnocchi halfway then stuff them with the spinach-ricotta mixture.
Step 5 - 🥘🥔🧀

Arrange the stuffed gnocchi on a baking dish and sprinkle generously with grated parmesan cheese.
Step 6 - ⏲️🔥🧀

Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is melted and golden.
Step 7 - ✂️🌿🥘

Garnish your baked gnocchi with chopped fresh rosemary before serving.

Additional

You can also add some roasted vegetables like bell peppers or zucchini for more flavors. Plus, kids will love helping in stuffing the gnocchi!