THIS IS A SIMPLE RECIPE FOR FAST PORK TENDERLOING OVER A CREAMY CHEESY GNOCCHI LOADED WITH FRESH SPINACH ALL MADE IN ONE SKILLET. A FLAWLESS WEEKNIGHT DINNER.This is one of those meals that looks incredibly complicated but can actually be made in one skillet on a busy weeknight. The creamy gnocchi is comforting and tossed with fresh spinach before being topped with an easy pork tenderloin and finished in the oven! Dinner, like a pro with minimal cleanup.
Contents
INGREDIENTS
- ▢1 TBSP CANOLA OIL
- ▢1 1 LBS PORK TENDERLOIN
- ▢½ ONION CHOPPED
- ▢2 CLOVES GARLIC MINCED
- ▢1 12 OZ PACK FROZEN GNOCCHI
- ▢½ CUP HEAVY CREAM
- ▢1 TBSP DIJON MUSTARD
- ▢½ CUP PARMESAN CHEESE
- ▢¼ CUP ASIAGO CHEESE
- ▢10 OZ FRESH SPINACH
- ▢4 OZ BACON COOKED AND CHOPPED
- ▢¼ CUP MOZZARELLA CHEESE
INSTRUCTIONS
PREHEAT THE OVEN
- Set the oven to 375 degrees F while you ready everything for this dish.
BROWN PORK
- Preheat the skillet over medium heat.
- Add the oil to the pan and swirl to coat.
- Add the pork tenderloin and sear on all sides, about 2 minutes a side.
- Remove from heat and set aside.
SAUTEE ONIONS
- Add the remaining oil to the pan and swirl to coat.
- Add the onion and saute 5 minutes until soft.
- Add the garlic and cook 30 seconds longer.
FRY GNOCCHI
- Toss the gnocchi into the pan and fry on all sides, until just golden.
MAKE CHEESE SAUCE
- In a small bowl, whisk together the heavy cream and mustard.
- Pour over the gnocchi and sprinkle with the parmesan and asiago cheese.
- Toss to coat.
ADD SPINACH
- Fold in the spinach and bacon.
BAKE
- Nestle the pork loin back into the pan and sprinkle the remaining mozzarella cheese on top.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until cheese is melted and pork reads 140 degrees on an sinstantread thermomoter.
SERVE
- Rest for 5 minutes, when the pork reaches 145 degrees F, before slicing pork in thin strips on a bias against the grain to serve.
NUTRITION
Serving: 1g | Calories: 530kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 150mg | Sodium: 715mg | Potassium: 931mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4851IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 257mg | Iron: 5mg
