Easy Stovetop Gnocchi Lasagna
Easy Stovetop Gnocchi Lasagna is your go-to comfort food for busy weeknights. This dish combines fluffy gnocchi, savory ground chicken, rich marinara sauce, and a blend of creamy cheeses for a delightful meal that’s quick to prepare and packed with flavor. Perfect for cozy family dinners or casual gatherings, this lasagna requires minimal effort while delivering maximum satisfaction.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 1 pound ground chicken (or beef/turkey)
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 24 oz marinara sauce
- 1 cup cottage cheese (or ricotta)
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping any additional vegetables.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground chicken with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning until browned (5-7 minutes).
- Add the spinach and stir until wilted (about 1 minute).
- Pour in the marinara sauce and mix with the chicken-spinach combo, then add the gnocchi.
- Top with dollops of cottage cheese and sprinkle shredded mozzarella evenly on top. Cover and simmer on low for 5-10 minutes until heated through.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra marinara if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg