Our 10 Favorite Gnocchi Recipes
There aren't many food items more comforting than gnocchi—soft dumplings made from potatoes, wheat, and eggs. Here are 10 savory and satisfying ways to treat yourself to a warming dinner using our favorite pasta stand-in.
Chicken and Gnocchi Dumpling Soup
Chicken and Gnocchi Dumpling Soup Recipe
Homey and hearty chicken and dumplings has never been faster or easier, thanks to store-bought gnocchi. Browned bits from the seared chicken thighs create a rich base for the soup, while carrots and peas provide texture and fresh veggies to the soup. This kid-friendly soup is perfect for a weeknight dinner, and leftovers can be packed for lunch tomorrow.
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Skillet-Toasted Gnocchi with Peas
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Winter Vegetables and Gnocchi
Winter Vegetables and Gnocchi Recipe
Pillowy store-bought potato gnocchi are a great stand-in for dumplings in this easy and comforting dish. Buy precut butternut squash to save time, but slice any larger pieces of squash in half to ensure that it cooks evenly.
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Niçoise Gnocchi Salad
Haven’t made it to the grocery store in a minute? That doesn’t mean you can’t whip up an impressive dish. This lovely, snackable take on a salad Niçoise is composed largely from pantry items, like canned tuna and roasted red peppers, plus a couple of common refrigerator staples—frozen green beans and eggs. We use packaged gnocchi, shelf-stable gnocchi as a creative swap for the fresh potatoes typically found in a salad Niçoise. Dressed up with a super simple vinaigrette this “throw-together” salad could easily pass for a well-planned. In other words, keep this one in your back pocket for the next time you need a last-minute appetizer for entertaining.Â
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Winter Vegetables and Gnocchi
Winter Vegetables and Gnocchi Recipe
Pillowy store-bought potato gnocchi are a great stand-in for dumplings in this easy and comforting dish. Buy precut butternut squash to save time, but slice any larger pieces of squash in half to ensure that it cooks evenly.
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Chicken and Butternut Gnocchi
Chicken and Butternut Gnocchi Recipe
Prepared gnocchi doesn't require boiling; it can go right in the pan.
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Crab and Spinach Gnocchi
Crab and Spinach Gnocchi Recipe
Despite being in Phoenix and quite a distance from an ocean, chef Cullen Campbell serves impeccable seafood at Crudo restaurant. These plump gnocchi are cooked in gently simmering water, but the mixture can also be pan-fried to create crabcakes.
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Pea, Tomato, and Bacon Gnocchi
Pea, Tomato, and Bacon Gnocchi Recipe
Sweet peas, salty bacon, and slightly acidic tomatoes complete this colorful skillet main. Chop the bacon first, as we do, or cook whole slices until crisp, remove from the pan, and crumble. The frozen green peas cook instantly, keep well, and add a fresh, springy note to this cozy, savory dish.
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Gnocchi with Asparagus and Pancetta
Gnocchi with Asparagus and Pancetta Recipe
Pancetta is cured unsmoked Italian bacon available at the grocery deli counter. It gives this elegant dish a deep, savory note. If you can't find gnocchi, substitute another short pasta.