Name: Pear and Walnut Gnocchi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Ingredients: 400 g (14 oz) potato gnocchi; 2 tablespoons butter; ¼ cup chopped walnuts; ½ cup thinly sliced onion; 1 Bartlett pear, peeled and thinly sliced; 3 to 4 tablespoons white wine or vegetable broth; ¼ to ⅓ cup heavy cream; 2 cups finely chopped Swiss chard, baby kale, or baby spinach; Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste; Shaved Parmesan cheese, for serving; 2 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts, for serving; Freshly ground black pepper, for serving

Description

Pear and Walnut Gnocchi is a cozy, elegant vegetarian main dish featuring soft gnocchi, sweet pear, toasted walnuts, greens, and a creamy white wine sauce. It’s a comforting meal that comes together in just 30 minutes using one pan.

Ingredients

400 g (14 oz) potato gnocchi
2 tablespoons butter
¼ cup chopped walnuts
½ cup thinly sliced onion
1 Bartlett pear, peeled and thinly sliced
3 to 4 tablespoons white wine or vegetable broth
¼ to ⅓ cup heavy cream
2 cups finely chopped Swiss chard, baby kale, or baby spinach
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Shaved Parmesan cheese, for serving
2 to 3 tablespoons finely chopped walnuts, for serving
Freshly ground black pepper, for serving

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Instructions

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi according to package directions, then drain or transfer directly to the skillet with a slotted spoon.
While gnocchi cooks, melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped walnuts and sliced onion. Cook until onion softens.
Add sliced pear and cook until slightly softened.
Pour in wine or broth and simmer for 1–2 minutes until slightly reduced.
Add cooked gnocchi to skillet, then pour in heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer 3–4 minutes to reduce and thicken the sauce.
Stir in chopped greens and cook until wilted.
Serve hot, topped with shaved Parmesan, extra walnuts, and black pepper.

Notes

Use firm but ripe pears like Bartlett, Bosc, or Anjou.
Substitute Swiss chard with baby kale or spinach.
Replace walnuts with pecans or hazelnuts if preferred.
Use half-and-half or milk and butter as a lighter cream substitute.
Reheat gently in a skillet with added cream or broth to loosen the sauce.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 420
Sugar: 6g
Sodium: 280mg
Fat: 25g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 10g
Cholesterol: 35mg