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Don’t Gnocc It Til You’ve Tried It: 24 Easy Gnocchi Recipes For Quick Dinner

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Gnocchi – say “nyow-kee”! This beloved pasta is easier to make than you think, either from scratch or using pre-made. We have recipes for both. The word gnocchi is thought to come from the Italian word “nocchio”, meaning a knot in wood, or perhaps from “nocca”, meaning knuckle. Gnocchi are small barrel shaped nuggets of pasta, so either description could fit.

Gnocchi has been enjoyed in Italy since Roman times, and now you can make it – easily – in your own kitchen. We have 24 recipes: vegan, vegetarian, hearty, light, even ones roasted in the oven, made in the air-fryer, or turned into soup!

Roasted Gnocchi With Tomatoes

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Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

Have you ever oven-roasted prepared gnocchi? You will never boil them again! This one-pan wonder will blow you away. Juicy roasted tomatoes, fresh arugula and basil, along with gluten-free potato gnocchi are so much more than a sum of the parts. Get the recipe.

Ricotta Gnocchi with Browned Butter & Sage

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Photo credit: Dédé Wilson from FODMAP Everyday®.

This Ricotta Gnocchi with Browned Butter and Sage is one of the most elegant recipes, special enough for a fancy party. Simple, yet sublime. Get the recipe.

Gnocchi with Bacon & Mushrooms

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 Photo Credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

Make this Gnocchi with Bacon & Mushrooms in just 25 minutes, with few ingredients and incredible taste. Made with store bought gnocchi and a touch of cream it’s topped with a generous amount of Parmesan cheese. Get the recipe.

Homemade Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Roasted Garlic Sauce

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Homemade sweet potato gnocchi with roasted garlic sauce is a delicious twist on traditional Italian comfort food. It’s easy to make fresh sweet potato gnocchi and the roasted garlic sauce pairs perfectly with the potato dumplings. Perfect as a vegetarian main course or a flavourful side dish, this sweet potato gnocchi recipe will be a favourite. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of patience, you can create a homemade meal that’s both comforting and delicious. Get the recipe.

Gnocchi Mac & Cheese

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 Photo Credit: Elaine Benoit.

This gnocchi mac and cheese recipe is so good that you are going to want it every week. From the soft squishiness of the gnocchi to the velvet feel of the cheese sauce, it is sure to please every palate in the house. Get the recipe.

Gnocchi with Pancetta

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 Photo Credit: Elaine Benoit.

This gnocchi with pancetta recipe is a favorite here at my house. My guests request it and I oblige them. The gnocchi is soft and succulent and are complemented by the pancetta and veggies. Get the recipe.

Gnocchi with White Wine Sauce

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 Photo Credit: Elaine Benoit.

This gnocchi with sauce recipe is made with pillowy soft gnocchi coated in a wine butter sauce with sausage and sage. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy and delicious gnocchi dish is the ultimate weeknight dinner. Get the recipe.

How to Make Ricotta Gnocchi

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 Photo Credit: Elaine Benoit.

I’ve been making gnocchi for almost 30 years. Let me show you how easy and delicious it is. Learn how to make ricotta gnocchi with a few hacks that will make you feel like a pro. Get the recipe.

Vegan Sweet Potato Gnocchi

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 Photo Credit: Emese Maczko.

Making vegan and gluten-free gnocchi is super easy especially if you make them with sweet potatoes. No special ingredients or expensive gluten-free flour mix is needed, only pantry staples. Are you curious to try our 4-ingredient homemade sweet potato gnocchi recipe? We help you with tips, hacks, and more. Get the recipe.

Vegan Gnocchi with Roasted Cauliflower and Lemon

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Photo credit: Alexandra Caspero.

Vegan Gnocchi with Roasted Cauliflower and Lemon! This dinner is perfect for fall; crispy roasted cauliflower, capers, garlic breadcrumbs, gnocchi and fresh lemon juice. A must-make. Get the recipe.

Gnocchi Bolognese

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 Photo Credit: Jenna Urben.

This easy gnocchi bolognese recipe combines soft, pillowy gnocchi with a rich, meaty sauce. It comes together in 30 minutes and is perfect for date night, Sunday supper, or a simple weeknight meal. Get the recipe.

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

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 Photo Credit: Cara The Bon Vivant Gourmet.

Gnocchi alla Sorrentina is a wonderfully easy and delicious classic Italian comfort food dish. It has five ingredients and is perfect for busy weeknights (if you use store-bought gnocchi). Get the recipe.

Chicken Piccata with Gnocchi

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 Photo Credit: Shannon Emery.

Thinly sliced chicken is dredged in seasoned flour and sautéed in a dreamy lemon butter pan sauce with wine and capers. Then add some gnocchi to this chicken piccata for the ultimate tasty comfort food dinner! Only 25 minutes start to finish! Get the recipe.

Gnocchi Marinara with Sausage & Peppers

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 Photo Credit: Shannon Emery.

Gluten-free gnocchi saddles up with sautéed Italian chicken sausage, onions, peppers, and garlic marinara for a slightly spicy & satisfying 20-minute meal! Get the recipe.

Baked Cauliflower Gnocchi

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Photo credit: Gina Matsoukas.

This comforting cauliflower gnocchi recipe is a one skillet meal with ground pork, crushed tomatoes, spinach and melted mozzarella cheese. 

Baked on the stove top then finished under the broiler in under 30 minutes. Get the recipe.

Air Fryer Cauliflower Gnocchi

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 Photo Credit: Gina Matsoukas.

Preparing cauliflower gnocchi in the air fryer is one of the easiest methods that results in the perfect crispy texture. Whether it’s Trader Joe’s or any other brand, try this air fryer recipe for the perfect cauliflower gnocchi and enjoy it as an appetizer or main dish. Get the recipe.

Gnocchi Pesto Soup

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 Photo Credit: Alexandra Caspero.

This bright, very green recipe manages to be both comforting and light. With pillows of gnocchi, zucchini and lots of basil, it’s the perfect recipe to make when you want something healthy (that’s not a salad). Get the recipe.

Homemade Gnocchi with Wild Mushroom Ragu

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 Photo Credit: Alexandra Caspero.

Homemade Gnocchi with wild mushroom ragu! Vegan gnocchi with a show-stopping mushroom ragu. So rich and satisfying, you’d never guess it’s vegan! Get the recipe.

Spring Vegetable Gnocchi

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 Photo Credit: Alexandra Caspero.

Spring Vegetable Gnocchi! This vegetarian gnocchi recipe is delicious and easy! If you are looking for a new way to enjoy gnocchi, you’ve gotta try this veggie gnocchi recipe. Get the recipe.

Italian Sheet Pan Trader Joe’s Cauliflower Gnocchi

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Photo credit: Emily Dingmann.

This cauliflower gnocchi Trader Joe’s recipe is just the type of easy Trader Joe’s recipes I love to create! We’ve created a balanced, satisfying meal with just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes of prep time. Get the recipe.

Sweet Pea Gnocchi with Tarragon Pea Cream

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 Photo Credit: Nicole Gaffney.

This recipe for Sweet Pea Gnocchi with Tarragon Pea Cream is elegant and beautiful to serve, not to mention it tastes amazing. It’s the perfect recipe to serve in spring. Get the recipe.

Vegan Stuffed Gnocchi with Truffled Mushrooms and Caramelized Onions

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These vegan stuffed gnocchi with truffled mushrooms (and CARAMELIZED ONIONS people!) are absolutely heavenly. The sweetness of the caramelized onion contrasts well with the earthiness of the mushrooms, finished off with pungent truffle, and enclosed in a light-as-air layer of gnocchi. Get the recipe.

Gorgonzola Gnocchi

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 Photo Credit: Emmeline Kemperyd.

This creamy Gorgonzola Gnocchi is a perfect quick weeknight dinner, and all done in under 20 minutes. With just a few ingredients it is loaded with amazing flavor and lots of veggies. And best of all? You don’t even have to boil the gnocchi! Get the recipe.

Instant Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup

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Let’s just all agree that a piping hot bowl of Instant Pot Chicken Gnocchi Soup just might be the ultimate winter comfort dish. Not only is it loaded with chicken and veggies, but there’s no denying the creaminess of the broth as well.

I’ve tried to stop myself from having just one bowl – but it’s pretty much impossible to do. This is why I love cooking this gnocchi soup recipe in the instant pot – because it makes such a huge portion for me to enjoy over and over again! Get the recipe.

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