Gnocchi, Sweet Corn & Arugula in Cream Sauce

Name: Gnocchi, Sweet Corn & Arugula in Cream Sauce
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 cups
Ingredients: 2 small ears of fresh sweet corn or 2 cups frozen whole kernel corn; 1 pound shelf-stable potato gnocchi; ¾ cup half-and-half or light cream; 1 3 ounce package cream cheese, cut up; ½ teaspoon each salt, garlic powder and dried basil or oregano; ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 3 cups torn fresh arugula; Crushed red pepper (optional)

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Shelf-stable gnocchi is a great go-to ingredient for 30-minute meals. In this easy dinner recipe, it stars with two of summer's best fresh vegetables--sweet corn and arugula--for one bright and colorful dish.

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Recipe Summary

total:

20 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 cups

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

2 small ears of fresh sweet corn or 2 cups frozen whole kernel corn
1 pound shelf-stable potato gnocchi
¾ cup half-and-half or light cream
1 3 ounce package cream cheese, cut up
½ teaspoon each salt, garlic powder and dried basil or oregano
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
3 cups torn fresh arugula
Crushed red pepper (optional)

Directions

Step 1
In Dutch oven cook gnocchi according to package directions, adding corn the last 5 minutes of cooking time. Use tongs to transfer ears of corn (if using) to cutting board. Drain gnocchi and corn kernels (if using), reserving 1/2 cup of the pasta water. Do not rinse.

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Step 2
Meanwhile, for cream sauce, in medium saucepan combine half-and-half, cream cheese, salt, garlic powder, dried herb, and pepper. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in reserved pasta water.
Step 3
Return cooked pasta to Dutch oven. Cut corn from cob and add to pasta. Pour cream sauce over pasta; heat through, if necessary. Stir in arugula. Serve in bowls. Sprinkle with additional salt, pepper, dried herb, and crushed red pepper.

Change Up:

Replace the corn with 1 cup chopped red sweet pepper and/or add 12 oz cooked shrimp after tossing with gnocchi with the cream sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

328 calories; fat 13g; cholesterol 40mg; saturated fat 7g; carbohydrates 46g; mono fat 3g; poly fat 1g; insoluble fiber 1g; sugars 3g; protein 8g; vitamin a 826IU; vitamin c 4.7mg; thiamin 0.1mg; riboflavin 0.1mg; niacin equivalents 0.6mg; vitamin b6 0.1mg; folate 32.3mcg; vitamin b12 0.2mcg; sodium 908mg; potassium 234mg; calcium 101mg; iron 0.5mg.

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smacs77

02/03/2018

Easy, pretty and delicious! I did have to cook the corn (used frozen) before the gnocchi as the gnocchi only took 2 minutes. I made the cream sauce as the pasta water was heating. then added the reserved pasta water- that way the sauce was warm and the pasta didn't have to sit. I used a spinach/arugula mix and added a bit of fresh basil, a light sprinkling of cheese. The red pepper flakes added a bit of zing. Great weeknight meal.

Better Homes & Gardens Member

09/12/2016

Pretty good, Really easy and fast. Will make again.

Better Homes & Gardens Member

05/20/2016

I made it according to the recipe and it was delicious!!!

Better Homes & Gardens Member

08/20/2015

Delicious recipe altogether. I made it for the first time and the boyfriend loved it. Instead of using arugula, I used spinach and it turned out just as delicious I'm sure.Next time, I'll add some chicken to get some protein out of it ;)

Better Homes & Gardens Member

07/04/2015

The sweet and the creamy and the peppery arugula combined are just so wonderful...this is going to go into rotation...super meal!!!

Better Homes & Gardens Member

10/09/2014

I've never encountered a 3 oz package of cream cheese. Is that a typo, or is it just a 3 oz portion of a larger package of cream cheese?

Jamie

05/21/2014

Used spring mix instead of arugula. It was really good. I will definitely make it again.

Better Homes & Gardens Member

05/08/2014

i forgot to reserve the water from the pasta and had to use fresh water, but the meal was still yummy. would be good with spinach too

Better Homes & Gardens Member

01/21/2014

I added chicken and used a spinach/arugula salad mix blend. It was really yummy!

Better Homes & Gardens Member

03/03/2013

Loved it! Super delicious. I was impressed with myself for making such a yummy dish. I substituted the arugala with spinach and used only about 3/4 tsp of garlic. And instead of dried basil, I used fresh and sauteed it with a little EVOO. I would recommend softening your cream cheese before putting it in the pan with the cream, that will help it blend a little easier. Hope you enjoy this as much as I did! Oh, and the leftovers were even better!

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