It’s easy to turn packaged gnocchi into super-simple weeknight dinners. For these top-rated recipes, you can use store-frozen gnocchi or shelf-stable, vacuum-sealed pouches of gnocchi. These light, delicious dumplings are convenient for making a wide variety of quick and easy dinners. They take well to all types of sauces and preparations. Here are some of our very favorite gnocchi recipes.
Chicken and Gnocchi Soup
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
A great way to use up leftover chicken, this recipe features a package of mini potato gnocchi, cubed chicken, a bag of baby spinach leaves, veggies, chicken broth, and cream. “I thought the soup was excellent. For all the people who can’t find gnocchi, most grocery stores will sell it in a vacuum-sealed pouch in the pasta section,” says FoodLover11.
Chicken Sausage Gnocchi Skillet
Kim’s Cooking Now
Chicken sausage, ricotta cheese gnocchi, and broccoli combine in this Italian-inspired skillet dinner that’s quick and easy to prepare.
Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce and Mozzarella
Kim’s Cooking Now
This classic Italian dish starts with a package of potato gnocchi and canned crushed tomatoes. “Known as ‘Gnocchi alla Sorrentina,’ this classic Italian pasta dish uses simple ingredients and tastes delicious,” says saretta. “Use homemade or store-bought gnocchi.”
Creamy Sausage and Mushroom Gnocchi Skillet
fabeveryday
This comforting one-skillet dish combines store-bought potato gnocchi with white wine, cream, shallots, and turkey sausage. “Absolutely wonderful,” raves Cathy. “Great flavor. Easy. Everyone cleaned their plates. I used sweet Italian sausage with fennel. Yumm, yumm.”
20-Minute Sausage-Broccoli Gnocchi Alfredo
My Hot Southern Mess
Packaged potato gnocchi make a knock-out dinner with bulk Italian sausage, frozen broccoli, and a jar of Alfredo sauce. “A hearty, delicious, and simple meal of gnocchi with sausage cooked on the stove in 20 minutes,” says reviewer Caramia.
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina
Buckwheat Queen
“A classic Italian primo, or starter pasta, from the Campania region of Italy,” says Buckwheat Queen. “Fresh tomatoes are sautéed with onion, garlic, and basil, then tossed with fresh mozzarella, basil, and your favorite gnocchi or short pasta. In the summer, we skip the oven part of this recipe and just eat it after being tossed in the sauté pan.”
Cabbage and Noodles with Ham
Jane M
A great way to use up leftover ham. Potato gnocchi and cubed ham are tossed with cooked cabbage and onions in this super-simple skillet meal. Stephanie gives it 5 stars: “Easy and very tasty! I used prepackaged shredded coleslaw.”
Gnocchi Cacciatore Soup
virgi
This vegetarian cacciatore soup features packaged potato gnocchi, Cubanelle peppers, vegetable broth, and tomatoes. “I’ll make a big pot and eat it all week long!” says Jill. “It can be as spicy as you like and is delish. Tastes even better the next day after the flavors have had time to hang out.”
Gnocchi with Sage-Butter Sauce
Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
“A delicious sage, butter, garlic, and cheese sauce makes a delicious side dish or complete meal!” says reviewer Gina.
Creamy Saffron Shrimp with Gnocchi and Caramelized Onion
Janelle Teng
“It sounds fancy, but this is a simple and delicious meal you can easily make for any occasion,” says recipe submitter @lex. “Feel free to add any vegetables you like and make a meal out of it.”
Gnocchi with Cherry Tomato Sauce
Cherry tomatoes are quartered, combined with crushed tomatoes, and simmered with sautéed onions and garlic. Top with fresh basil, sliced Kalamata olives, and grated Parmesan cheese. “The flavor of potato gnocchi is lifted by this sweet, fresh, spicy sauce,” says Laura N.
Gnocchi in Fontina Sauce
Michelle S
“Quick and easy white cheese sauce which make the gnocchi melt in your mouth!” says jensenly. “Very rich and decadent. Best served with a light salad to balance out the richness.”
Gnocchi Primavera
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Little pillows of potato pasta are cooked with mushrooms, grape tomatoes, zucchini, and fresh basil, and served topped with Parmesan cheese crisps. “Potato gnocchi with wonderful crisp vegetables and basil make a delicious, rustic meal,” says Dawn Camacho.
Gnocchi in Lemon-Cream Sauce
fabeveryday
In this quick and easy weeknight meal, gnocchi pairs with fresh broccoli and cauliflower in a rich, lemony cream sauce. “This is a hearty, tangy, and flavorful dish,” says home cook FrackFamily5 CA—>CT. “Broccoli and cauliflower stand up to the rich sauce. Mix up gnocchi flavors to suit your tastes.”
Gnocchi with Pesto and Shrimp
Shrimp and asparagus are sautéed with gnocchi in pesto. “This combination of flavors is surprisingly delicious,” says Erica Monjeau.
Loaded Gnocchi Soup
Featuring sauteed onions, celery seed, bacon, and Cheddar cheese, this creamy soup is ready in less than 30 minutes. “Think loaded baked potato soup, but with gnocchi and ready fast,” says Allstar Soup Loving Nicole.
Skillet Gnocchi Primavera with Lemon Cream Sauce
thedailygourmet
“This gnocchi recipe showcases an abundance of fresh vegetables (broccoli, peas, carrots, bell pepper, zucchini, squash, tomatoes) and is the perfect option for a spring meal, and the bonus is it’s a one-skillet meal!” says thedailygourmet. “If you’re craving more protein, add in some chopped grilled chicken.”
Peanut Chicken with Gnocchi
marbarusa
Flavorful curry chicken is baked atop boiled gnocchi with broccoli and onions and sprinkled with peanuts and cilantro in this easy recipe. “Quick and easy gnocchi recipe for any time of the year,” says marbarusa.
Vegetarian Gnocchi with Spinach and Mushroom-Butter Sauce
fabeveryday
“A delicious, easy-to-prepare meal that is great for dinner or dinner parties, shares recipe creator AMANDAFOOSE. “I like to use whole-wheat gnocchi. Top with additional grated cheese and some finely chopped basil.”
Harvest Herb Gnocchi with Pumpkin Seeds
Rita
Packaged gnocchi, pine nuts, and a host of dried herbs combine for a uniquely delicious meal. Butternut squash adds a soft, rich element that takes this recipe to new heights.
Baked Gnocchi with Ground Turkey and Marinara Sauce
Create one-of-a-kind flavor with this 5-ingredient winner from wendylady72. Tender gnocchi, ground turkey, and an irresistibly cheesy sauce team up for reliable weeknight goodness.
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