Our 10 Favorite Gnocchi Recipes

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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.

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Chicken and Gnocchi Dumpling Soup

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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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Skillet-Toasted Gnocchi with Peas Recipe

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Winter Vegetables and Gnocchi

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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

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Niçoise Gnocchi Salad Recipe

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.

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Winter Vegetables and Gnocchi

Photo: Greg Dupree; Prop Styling: Mindi Shapiro Levine; Food Styling: Torie Cox

Winter Vegetables and Gnocchi Recipe

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Chicken and Butternut Gnocchi

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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

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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

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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

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Gnocchi with Asparagus and Pancetta Recipe

Italian potato dumplings are the foundation for this filling 30-minute dinner which also features pancetta, a cured unsmoked Italian bacon available at the grocery deli counter.

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Baked Gnocchi with Pumpkin-Cheese Sauce

Photo: Annabelle Breakey; Styling: Emma Star Jensen

Baked Gnocchi with Pumpkin-Cheese Sauce Recipe

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Our 10 Favorite Gnocchi Recipes

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Niçoise Gnocchi Salad

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Chicken and Butternut Gnocchi

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Crab and Spinach Gnocchi

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Our 10 Favorite Gnocchi Recipes

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Chicken and Gnocchi Dumpling Soup

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Skillet-Toasted Gnocchi with Peas

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Winter Vegetables and Gnocchi

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Niçoise Gnocchi Salad

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Winter Vegetables and Gnocchi

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Chicken and Butternut Gnocchi

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Crab and Spinach Gnocchi

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Pea, Tomato, and Bacon Gnocchi

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Gnocchi with Asparagus and Pancetta

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Baked Gnocchi with Pumpkin-Cheese Sauce

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