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Whole Wheat Gnocchi in Cream Sauce

A quick, creamy whole-wheat gnocchi with sweet corn, peppers, and leafy greens ready in about 35 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb shelf-stable whole wheat gnocchi found in the pasta aisle
  • 2 small ears sweet corn or 2 cups frozen whole corn
  • 3/4 cup half & half
  • 3 oz cream cheese
  • 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp salt, garlic powder, and dried parsley combined (each)
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 red bell pepper half, diced
  • 3 cups arugula and baby spinach mix torn

Equipment

  • Dutch oven or large pot
  • Wooden spoon or spatula
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Colander

Method
 

  1. Bring a large Dutch oven or pot of salted water to a boil.
  2. Add the whole wheat gnocchi and cook according to package directions.
  3. About 5 minutes before the gnocchi is done, add the corn (fresh kernels cut from the two ears or frozen corn) to the pot and continue cooking until both are tender; drain and reserve.
  4. Return the pot to medium-low heat and add the half & half and cream cheese, stirring until the cream cheese melts and forms a smooth sauce.
  5. Stir in the grated Parmesan, salt, garlic powder, dried parsley, and black pepper until combined.
  6. Add the drained gnocchi, corn, and diced red bell pepper to the sauce and gently toss to coat and heat through.
  7. Fold in the torn arugula and baby spinach mix until wilted but still bright green, then adjust seasoning if needed and serve immediately.

Notes

  • Use frozen corn if fresh ears are unavailable.
  • Reserve some pasta water to thin the sauce if it becomes too thick.
  • Shred Parmesan fresh for best flavor.