Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi
Recipe from Prego Italian Sauce

Frozen gnocchi and perfectly seasoned sauce take the guesswork out of a smart evening meal, cooked all in the same saucepot. This is a terrific dish to share at a potluck.


Spinach Ricotta Gnocchi

by 1  person

read comments

add your rating
add a comment
Servings: 6
Prep Time: 5 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Related Categories: Pasta, Spinach, Vegetarian Spinach
 
savings in
change zip
 
Ingredients
  • 1  pkg.
    (16 ounces) frozen dumpling-shaped pasta (gnocchi)
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 2  cups
    frozen cut leaf spinach, thawed and well drained
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 1 1/2  cups
    Prego® Heart Smart Onion and Garlic Italian Sauce or Heart Smart Traditional Italian Sauce
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 1/4  cup
    grated Romano cheese
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 1/2  cup
    ricotta cheese
    see savings
    On Sale
  • 1  cup
    shredded mozzarella cheese (about 4 ounces)
    see savings
    On Sale
add ingredients to list

Directions
1.
Prepare the pasta according to the package directions in a 6-quart saucepot. Add the spinach during the last 3 minutes of cooking time. Drain the pasta mixture well in a colander. Return the pasta mixture to the saucepot.
2.
Stir the sauce, Romano cheese and ricotta cheese in the saucepot. Cook over medium heat until the mixture is hot and bubbling, stirring occasionally. Top with the mozzarella cheese.

Add Your Review
Related Recipe
Sweet Potato Gnocchi
Sweet Potato Gnocchi

Gnocchi is the Italian word for dumplings. While traditionally made with white potatoes, this sweet potato version is rich in vitamin A and a tad more colorful.

 Articles
One Family's Easter Tradition: Classic Ricotta Cheesecake
... of the year: ricotta pie. What my family calls "ricotta pie" is, in reality, ricotta cheesecake to everyone... that many people share, but it's my absolutely favorite part. The filling of the ricotta cheesecake isn...'t as dense as a traditional cheesecake -- the ricotta lightens it up. And there's a good dose of citrus peel... read more...
Prosciutto, Spinach, and Pasta Casserole: Dinner for $10
...A little bit creamy, a little bit tangy, a whole lot delicious, this Prosciutto, Spinach, and Pasta... its salty balance. Spinach (you can use either fresh or frozen) offers a brilliant touch of green... read more...
Food Blogs We Love
baked pizza gnocchi with greens
kitchen. Baked Pizza Gnocchi with Greens 1 lb. gnocchi 1 15-oz can preparedcan be beet greens, spinach, chard or kale orricher taste, use ricotta) 1/2 ctender, stir in the gnocchi, and turn off the read more...
Roasted Salmon with Pan Seared Gnocchi
let it rest. Have you tried pan seared gnocchi yet? I urge you to try it! I had leftover ricotta gnocchi in my freezer and right from the frozencompanion for my salmon along with some sauteed spinach. Don't waste the tomatoes! Toss them read more...
see more blogs
More Great Recipe Ideas from Prego Italian Sauce