Lemon Spinach Gnocchi Bake with Basil and Pine Nuts

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:13:24 GMT

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350º.

Step 2

Bring a large saucepan of salted water to boil.

Step 3

Finely chop garlic.

Step 4

Zest lemon.

Step 5

Pick basil leaves, tear into small pieces.

Step 6

Finely grate parmesan.

Step 7

Place pine nuts on a foil lined pan in a single layer, toast 2-3 mins.

Step 8

Melt butter on medium heat.

Step 9

Add garlic, cook 2 mins until fragrant.

Step 10

Sprinkle in flour, cook for about 1 min until toasted.

Step 11

Whisk in mascarpone, lemon zest, ¾ cup water, and a pinch of salt and pepper.

Step 12

Simmer 2 mins, stirring occasionally.

Step 13

Add spinach and basil leaves, stirring until wilted. Cover to keep warm.

Step 14

Add gnocchi to boiling water. Cook 2-3 mins until most of the gnocchi float.

Step 15

Reserve 2 Tbsp cooking water, drain gnocchi.

Step 16

Switch the oven to broil.

Step 17

Add gnocchi, cooking water, and half the parmesan to the sauce, stir to combine.

Step 18

Sprinkle remaining parmesan on top.

Step 19

Broil for about 5 mins until golden and bubbling.

Step 20

Top with pine nuts and serve.

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