Do you love spinach & artichoke dip? Us too! So much so we’ve been known to eat it all on its own in lieu of a meal. While we’re all for a chip and dip dinner, that’s not the most family-friendly weeknight meal, so we thought, What if we turned it into a pasta dish? We combined everything we love about our favorite dip—spinach, artichokes, cream & cheese—with quick-cooking gnocchi, turning it into an easy meatless dinner that’s loaded with flavor. It’s easy enough for when you’re just craving comfort food (just one pan!), but fancy enough to serve to guests too.

It starts out with sautéing onions and garlic in butter and olive oil. This step builds the flavor of the sauce, so really take the time to get the onions super-soft. Next in goes the spinach, gnocchi, wine, and stock or water that the gnocchi will cook in. We added briney capers here to help cut through all the richness, but if you’re not a fan, feel free to skip. While the gnocchi are simmering, stir to prevent sticking, but also try to keep them in an even layer so they stay submerged in the liquid and cook evenly. Then in goes a luxurious amount of cream, Parmesan, and the other star of the show: artichokes. The recipe calls for marinated artichokes because they’re already flavored with ingredients like garlic and red pepper, but canned or frozen will work in a pinch too.