There may be only four steps to this simple recipe, but follow these tips to make the tastiest version of cheesy creamy baked gnocchi.

• Use a high quality pasta sauce: The pasta sauce gives this dish a lot of flavor, so use a good quality one. We love using our homemade marinara sauce.
• Grate the parmesan fresh: Use a high quality parmesan cheese and grate it fresh for the best flavor.
• Chop spinach evenly: Cut spinach into similar sized pieces for even texture and flavor.
• Add herbs along with spinach: In addition to using herbs as a garnish, mix in a portion with the spinach for extra flavor.
• Season with more spices: When using a mild pasta sauce, consider adding additional seasoning such as Italian, salt, pepper, garlic powder, or onion powder. If the pasta sauce is highly flavorful, skip the extra spices.
• Make your own gnocchi: Skip the store-bought gnocchi and easily make your own delicious potato gnocchi at home.

Additions & Substitutions

Customize this cheesy baked goodness with more goodness using these additions or substitutions.

• Protein: Add a protein like italian sausage, turkey, chicken, bacon, or ground beef to the dish for extra heartiness. Brown small pieces of your choice of meat in the pan with olive oil prior to mixing with the cream sauce.
• Cheese: Swap out the mozzarella cheese for a different easy-melting cheese like cheddar.
• Spice: Add crushed red pepper flakes to the cream for a little heat.
• Veggies: Up your veggie intake with grape or cherry tomatoes. Add just before putting it in the oven.

Serving Creamy Cheesy Baked Gnocchi

Nothing pairs better with creamy cheesy gnocchi like Ukrainian garlic bread or easy garlic knots. Then, to top it off, add a side salad like broccoli cauliflower salad, bacon brussels prouts salad or a refreshing Caesar salad. To add more meat to the entree, make a side of delicious parmesan crusted chicken or homemade kielbasa sausage.

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