This creamy Crockpot gnocchi combines tender pillows with garlic, spinach, and a rich cream sauce in an easy, low-maintenance method. Perfect for comforting weeknight meals.
1(10.5 oz) can vegetarian cream of mushroom soup (no meat stock)
1/2cupheavy cream
2tablespoonsunsalted butter
2clovesgarlic, minced
4cupschopped fresh spinach
1/4cupgrated Parmesan cheese (optional, omit for vegan)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Grease a 4-6 quart slow cooker with olive oil.
2. Sauté minced garlic in a pan until fragrant, then add to the Crockpot.
3. Add uncooked gnocchi, cream of mushroom soup, heavy cream, butter, and chopped spinach to the slow cooker.
4. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper.
5. Cover and cook on LOW for 3-4 hours, until gnocchi is tender and the sauce is heated through.
6. Stir in Parmesan cheese (if using) before serving.
Notes
For vegan version: substitute butter with olive oil and omit Parmesan cheese. Use fresh basil in place of spinach if preferred. Cooking time may vary based on gnocchi brand—test for doneness at the 3-hour mark.