Name: Baked Spinach Gnocchi
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Cuisine: Italian

Jule’s Menu Verified

February 15, 2026

A simple, quick, healthy, and budget-friendly lunch or dinner using frozen spinach and ready-to-cook gnocchi. Combined with a creamy mix of cream cheese, ricotta, and cooking cream, then baked with a cheesy topping, it turns into a comforting and delicious casserole that’s perfect for any day.

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Baked Spinach Gnocchi

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Ingredients

WarningMilk and 5 other allergens identified

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Instructions

Thaw frozen spinach in a colander at room temperature for about 1 hour.

Preheat the oven to 200°C (top and bottom heat) or 180°C (fan-assisted heat). Peel and finely dice the onion and garlic. Wash and halve the tomatoes.

Add oil to the pan and sauté the onions with a pinch of salt until translucent. Add the garlic and sauté for about a minute. Add the tomatoes and sauté over medium heat for three to five minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are nicely softened.

Add the spinach and mash it with a wooden spoon. Reduce the heat and stir in the cream cheese, ricotta, and cream to make a creamy spinach sauce. Season generously with pepper, a little salt, and nutmeg, and finish with the juice of half a lemon.

Stir in the gnocchi and transfer everything to a casserole dish. Sprinkle with cheese and bake in the oven for 20 minutes, until the cheese is melted and golden brown.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Spinach Moisture Magic 💦
Thoroughly drain and squeeze out excess moisture from frozen spinach to prevent a watery casserole and ensure a rich, creamy texture.
Cheese Melting Mastery 🧀
Allow cream cheese and ricotta to come to room temperature before mixing to create a smoother, more homogeneous sauce with no lumps.
Nutmeg Nuance 🌰
Freshly grate nutmeg just before adding to the recipe to maximize its aromatic intensity and elevate the overall flavor profile of the dish.
Gnocchi Golden Technique 🔥
Briefly sauté gnocchi in a pan before baking to create a light golden exterior that adds texture and prevents a soggy final dish.
Lemon Brightness Hack 🍋
Add lemon juice just before serving to brighten the creamy sauce and cut through the richness of the cheeses.

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About the Cook

Jule’s Menu

Hi, I’m Julia, and I’m the recipe developer, photographer, and author behind Jules’ Menu. I’ve spent the last eight years perfecting healthy everyday recipes so they strike the perfect balance between healthy and nourishing, simple and practical, and gourmet-level delicious.