Creamy Gorgonzola Gnocchi

By Brandy

4.37 from 50 votes

Aug 24, 2018, Updated Feb 04, 2025

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This creamy gorgonzola gnocchi with baby spinach is topped with toasted pine nuts and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. It’s the perfect creamy dish for Meatless Monday or add in some grilled protein to take it to a whole new level of delicious!

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I love almost nothing more than a creamy sauce mixed with gnocchi, especially with gorgonzola cheese and fresh baby spinach. Just like this creamy gorgonzola gnocchi recipe! It’s so incredibly delicious, and it’s the perfect meatless meal.

Plus, it’s super easy to make and can made in just 30 minutes – how great is that?

I kept this dish meatless, but honestly, it would pair lovelyly with roasted or grilled chicken, shrimp, or even as a simple side dish to a deliciously Pan Fried Ribeye.

One of the things I love most about this gnocchi dish is the delicious gorgonzola cream sauce. Honestly, anything with a gorgonzola sauce has my heart, but this one has it hardcore!

And don’t forget the chopped toasted pine nuts on top. It brings a lovely little texture to the cheesy smooth sauce and pillowy gnocchi.

creamy gorgonzola gnocchi on two plates.

Table of Contents

Ingredients needed

  • Olive oil
  • Shallot
  • Fresh oregano
  • Fresh sage
  • Black pepper
  • Garlic
  • Heavy cream
  • Gorgonzola cheese
  • Baby spinach
  • Potato gnocchi
  • Pine nuts
  • Grated Parmesan cheese
  • Crushed red pepper flakes

FAQ’s

Gnocchi is a traditional type of Italian dumpling.

Traditionally, it can be made with wheat flour, semolina flour, egg, and potato, sometimes including fresh herbs and cheese.

Typically, the kind in the store is made with wheat flour and potato and contains gluten.

However, you can also easily find gluten-free gnocchi if required.

Gnocchi might not be familiar, but it can be easily found in most grocery stores.

You can find shelf-stable gnocchi near the dried pasta, but you can sometimes find frozen or fresh gnocchi.

If you’re looking for fresh gnocchi, I can sometimes find it near other fresh pasta, sauces, and dips in the deli area.

Gorgonzola cheese is a type of blue cheese made from cow’s milk.

Don’t write off gorgonzola if you’re not a fan of traditional blue cheese. It is typically a little less pungent than traditional blue cheese.

Gorgonzola cheese can be readily found at almost every grocery store.

You’ll usually be able to find it already crumbled or sometimes in a wedge.

The best gorgonzola cheese brands can be found in the fresh cheese section near the deli or produce department.

Pine nuts are edible seeds gathered from the cones of certain varieties of pine trees.

They are also sometimes called pinoli or pignoli nuts.

They are used commonly in Italian cooking and traditionally found in sauces such as pesto.

Pine nuts may be a bit harder to find, but typically, they can be found near the Italian section of the grocery store or near where you would find other chopped and bagged nuts.

creamy gorgonzola gnocchi on a plate topped with sprinkled pine nuts.

Adding meat to this dish

Of course!

While I think this dish is fantastic meatless, the addition of meat is also delicious.

Some of the best options would be:

  • chicken, roasted or grilled
  • steak, grilled
  • shrimp, roasted or grilled

My Pro Tips

Creamy Gorgonzola Gnocchi Recipe Tips

Use chopped fresh kale, frozen kale, or even frozen chopped spinach instead of fresh baby spinach.

Crumbled feta cheese will work wonderfully in this recipe as well.

If you want an intense flavor, replace the gorgonzola cheese with crumbled blue cheese.

Use toasted chopped cashews or chopped walnuts in place of pine nuts.

Replace the gnocchi with cooked fresh or dried pasta.

How do I store leftover creamy gorgonzola gnocchi?

If you have any leftover gnocchi, it can be stored in an air-tight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

When you go to reheat, the sauce may have thickened up, so feel free to add a little water or milk to the mixture to help thin it out.

creamy gorgonzola gnocchi on a plate with a fork picking up gnocchi.

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4.37 from 50 votes

Creamy Gorgonzola Gnocchi

By: Brandy O’Neill
Servings: 4 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 30 minutes
This creamy gorgonzola gnocchi with baby spinach is topped with toasted pine nuts and a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese. It’s the perfect creamy dish for Meatless Monday or add in some grilled protein to take it to a whole new level of delicious!
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Ingredients 

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh oregano
  • ½ teaspoon minced fresh sage
  • ½ teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ½ pound crumbled gorgonzola cheese, more for topping
  • 6 ounces fresh baby spinach, roughly chopped
  • 1 pound gnocchi, cooked
  • ¼ cup pine nuts, toasted and chopped
  • Grated Parmesan cheese, for topping
  • Crushed red pepper flakes, for topping

Instructions 

  • In a 12-inch skillet add olive oil and set over medium heat.
  • When the oil is hot add the shallots, oregano, sage, and black pepper.
  • Saute gently until the shallots are soft but not browned, about 5 minutes.
  • Add the garlic and saute for another 30 seconds or just until fragrant.
  • Pour in the heavy cream and let it gently simmer for about 5 minutes or until the cream is slightly thickened.
  • Turn the heat to low and add in the gorgonzola cheese.
  • Stir gently to help the cheese melt into the cream, about 5 minutes.
  • When the cheese is almost completely melted into the cream add the baby spinach and let the warmth of the sauce help soften the fresh spinach.
  • Add in the cooked gnocchi and toss to combine.
  • To serve, sprinkle the top with chopped toasted pine nuts and optional crumbled gorgonzola cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, and a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 725kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 21gFat: 52gSaturated Fat: 26gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 17gCholesterol: 110mgSodium: 1088mgPotassium: 530mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5308IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 422mgIron: 6mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
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  2. This has reminding me how much I love gnocchi! I love that I can make this meatless for myself, and add steak for my husband!

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