Easy recipes with gnocchi
Got gnocchi and not sure what to make? Here are 8 easy dinners you can cook tonight. Each one keeps to everyday ingredients and a single skillet or sheet pan where possible, with rough prep and cook times so you can pick by how much time you have. Prefer to cook with exactly what's on your shelf? Tell Cache & Cook what you have and it drafts a recipe free.
Brown Butter Gnocchi with Sage and Crispy Pancetta
15 min Serves 4weeknightitaliancomfort-food
Gnocchi with Brown Butter, Sage & Crispy Prosciutto
20 min Serves 4weeknightitalianlight
Crispy Gnocchi with Chili Oil and Burst Tomatoes
15 min Serves 4weeknightitalianvegetarian
Pan-Crisped Gnocchi with Brown Butter and Sage
15 min Serves 4weeknightvegetarianitalian-inspired
Brown Butter Gnocchi with Crispy Sage and Mushrooms
15 min Serves 4weeknightvegetariancomfort-food
Gnocchi with Lemon, Garlic & Crispy Sage
15 min Serves 4weeknightvegetarianitalian
Brown Butter Gnocchi with Sage and Crispy Breadcrumbs
15 min Serves 4weeknightitalianvegetarian
Gnocchi with Brown Butter, Sage, and Crispy Lemon Breadcrumbs
15 min Serves 2weeknightitalianvegetarian
Common questions
- Can I make gnocchi ahead of time and freeze it?
- Yes, you can freeze uncooked gnocchi for up to 3 months on a baking sheet before transferring to a freezer bag—just cook them directly from frozen, adding 1-2 minutes to the boiling time. Cooked gnocchi can also be refrigerated for 3-4 days and reheated in a skillet with a bit of butter or oil.
- What are good budget-friendly sauces for gnocchi?
- Simple butter and sage, garlic and oil (aglio e olio), or canned tomato sauce are all delicious and inexpensive options that let the gnocchi shine without breaking the bank.
- Can I substitute regular potatoes for potato starch in homemade gnocchi?
- Not directly, but you can use all-purpose flour instead of potato starch for a slightly chewier texture—just start with slightly less flour and adjust as needed, as regular potatoes vary in moisture content.
- How do I know when gnocchi is done cooking?
- Gnocchi is ready when it floats to the surface of boiling water and stays there for 1-2 minutes; if you're unsure, taste one to check that it's tender and no longer dense.
- What vegetables pair well with gnocchi dishes?
- Roasted mushrooms, spinach, zucchini, cherry tomatoes, and peas all work beautifully with gnocchi and can be tossed directly into your sauce or served on the side for a more balanced meal.