Vegetarian Gnocchi with Spinach and Mushroom-Butter Sauce

Ingredients

• 1 package gnocchi pasta , 16 ounce
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms
• 3 cups baby spinach
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook gnocchi in the boiling water until they float to the top, 2 to 4 minutes. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Meanwhile, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add mushrooms and saute for 2 minutes. Toss in spinach, basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, parsley, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir until spinach is wilted and sauce begins to thicken, about 5 minutes. Add gnocchi and stir until coated in sauce; cook for 2 more minutes.