Here are some of the BEST gnocchi dinner ideas to try tonight! There are so many great options… From baked gnocchi, to sheet pan gnocchi, gnocchi in flavorful sauces and more! Buon appetito!
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Have a craving for gnocchi tonight?
There are so many great options to choose from!
Pick one of your favorite gnocchi dinner ideas from the list below, add a couple gnocchi side dishes, and you’re guaranteed an amazing dinner!
PS – Don’t forget about the best wine with pasta (or gnocchi) options too.
The BEST Gnocchi Dinner Recipes
Is Homemade Gnocchi Easy to Make?
Yes! My homemade gnocchi recipe is basically foolproof and requires just 4-simple ingredients – potatoes, flour, salt and egg. You also don’t need any fancy equipment to make gnocchi!
But store bought gnocchi is great too!
You can also make sweet potato gnocchi.
How to Cook Gnocchi
Boiled Gnocchi
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Add gnocchi and cook until they begin to float (meaning they are done). It should take about 90 seconds. Scoop them out with a slotted spoon.
Pan-Seared Gnocchi
- Boil the gnocchi following the steps above.
- Melt 1 Tablespoon butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
- Arrange the gnocchi in the skillet in a single layer (work in batches if needed).
- Cook for 2-3 minutes, until the gnocchi are lightly browned and crispy.
Gnocchi FAQs
It’s not necessary to boil the gnocchi before pan frying. However, by boiling them first, you will guarantee that they are fully cooked throughout.
If your gnocchi are mushy, they were probably boiled for too long. To ensure that you don’t overcook them, remove the gnocchi with a slotted spoon as they float to the top of the pot. Once they float, they are fully cooked.
Nutritionally speaking, gnocchi and pasta very similar. While gnocchi is made with potatoes, and pasta is made with wheat, they are both high in carbohydrates, and low in protein.
Side Dishes for Gnocchi
- Arugula Salad
- Radicchio Salad with Olives & Parmesan
- Kale Caesar Salad
- Fennel and Chickpea Salad
- Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad with Mustard & Parmesan
- MORE —> 35+ amazing sides for gnocchi!
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35+ BEST Gnocchi Dinner Recipes
Ingredients
- 1 pound gnocchi
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- 4 ounces prosciutto (thinly sliced)
- 6 ounces spinach
- 1 shallot (minced)
- ½ cup milk
- 4 ounces blue cheese (crumbled)
- 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the prosciutto, and cook until crispy. Remove from pan with slotted spoon and allow to drain on paper towels.
- To the same pan, add the shallot and sauté on medium heat, until softened. Add the spinach to the pan with the softened shallots, and allow to wilt, 2-3 minutes.
- Add the gnocchi to the boiling water and cook 2-3 minutes, until the gnocchi float to the top. Drain.
- Add the gnocchi to the skillet with the spinach and shallot. Add the milk, blue cheese, and nutmeg and stir until the cheese is melted and the gnocchi are coated. Serve immediately.