Slow-Cooker Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Gnocchi with Delicata Squash & Spinach

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This cozy, hearty slow-cooker dinner features tender gnocchi and veggies in a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. The dusting of flour in the gnocchi packaging helps thicken the broth over the long, gentle cooking time—and a swirl of cream finishes the dish. Serve with crusty whole-wheat bread for sopping up the tangy sauce.

a recipe photo of the Slow-Cooker Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Gnocchi with Delicata Squash & Spinach
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Active Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

  • 4 cups unsalted vegetable broth

  • ¼ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes

  • 1 (16 ounce) package shelf-stable potato gnocchi

  • 1 small delicata squash, halved lengthwise, seeded and cut into 1/2-inch pieces

  • 2 cloves garlic, grated

  • ½ cup heavy cream

  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper, plus more for serving

  • 1 (5 ounce) package baby spinach

  • ¼ cup chopped fresh basil

  • Grated Parmesan cheese for serving

Directions

  1. Combine broth, sun-dried tomatoes, gnocchi, squash and garlic in a 6-quart slow cooker. Cover and cook on Low until the squash is tender and the sauce has thickened, about 3 hours.

  2. Increase heat to High. Stir in cream and pepper. Gently fold in spinach and basil. Cover and cook until the spinach wilts, 5 to 10 minutes. Serve topped with Parmesan and pepper, if desired.

Equipment

6-quart slow cooker

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

388 Calories
12g Fat
63g Carbs
10g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 1 3/4 cups
Calories 388
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 63g 23%
Dietary Fiber 6g 21%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 10g 20%
Total Fat 12g 15%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 34mg 11%
Vitamin A 14181IU 284%
Vitamin C 34mg 38%
Vitamin D 19IU 5%
Vitamin E 1mg 9%
Folate 23mcg 6%
Vitamin K 184mcg 153%
Sodium 437mg 19%
Calcium 105mg 8%
Iron 2mg 11%
Magnesium 63mg 15%
Potassium 428mg 9%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

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