Serves 4
 
This creamy meatless marry me mushroom gnocchi is the best one pot budget meal you will make this winter. Coming in at under $5 per serve, this 30 minute recipe is the perfect winter warmer. After you try this recipe, you’ll understand how this special marry me sauce gets its name.
 
 

Ingredients

• ½ red onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 50g butter
• 300g mushrooms (sliced)
• 1 tsp spices each: oregano, garlic powder, paprika, chilli flakes, thyme, salt & pepper
• 500ml chicken stock
• 300ml thickened cream
• 60g loose leaf spinach
• Deli tub of semidried tomatoes (135g)
• 1 packet gnocchi (500g)
• 60 grated parmesan
• Basil leaves (optional garnish)
• Chilli flakes (optional garnish)

 
 

Method

1. Finely slice the red onion and chip the garlic
2. Add the butter to a cast iron pan or large pot on medium heat. Add the garlic and the onion and cook for 5 minutes until fragrant. Add the mushrooms and cover for 5-10 minutes or until mushrooms are wilted down
3. Add the spices, semi dried tomatoes, stock and cream. Stir for 5 minutes or until slightly reduced
4. Add the spinach and gnocchi and stir for 5 mins (read packet instructions for gnocchi cook time).
5. Remove from the heat and top with parmesan, basil and chilli flakes