23 Gnocchi Recipes for Pillowy Comfort Any Time
Some gnocchi recipes are glitzy enough for a dinner party, whether the dumpling are sauced with braised meat or spring vegetables, brown butter or silky slices of mushrooms. But sometimes gnocchi are just the quickest path to a comforting dinner—with a package on hand and a sheet pan in the cupboard, you can have a satisfying meal on the table in 45 minutes or less. Below, you’ll find a few of our favorites on both ends of the spectrum. Scroll down for quick weeknight gnocchi recipes and fun weekend projects too.
Photo and Food Styling by Joseph De Leo1/23Quick Potato Gnocchi
While it’s not quite as simple as some of the quick premade gnocchi recipes below, homemade gnocchi isn’t out of reach on a weeknight if you keep instant potatoes around. Let this recipe be your guide.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton2/23Sweet Potato Gnocchi With Brown Butter and Sage
Draining ricotta in a sieve for two hours before starting this recipe makes the dumplings extra-light and flavorful. It’s also worth remembering that actually, any vegetable has gnocchi potential.
Gentl & Hyers6/23Ricotta Gnocchi With Asparagus, Peas, and Morels
There’s no need to knead this ricotta gnocchi dough—just blend in a food processor and transfer to a pastry bag before piping into a pot of simmering water.
Photo by Chelsea Kyle, Food Styling by Katherine Sacks10/23Ricotta-Pumpkin Gnocchi With Brown Butter
Photograph by Isa Zapata, Food Styling by Sean Dooley, Prop Styling by Dayna Seman11/23Sheet-Pan Gnocchi with Soy-Dressed Mushrooms
Photo and Food Styling by Sarah Jampel12/23Springy Ricotta Gnocchi With Peas and Herbs
This dinner has definite spring vibes, but the truth is, it’s made with supersweet frozen peas.
Photo by Emma Fishman, Food Styling by Susie Theodorou, Prop Styling by Elizabeth Jaime14/23Sheet-Pan Gnocchi
Photograph by Paola + Murray, food styling by Rebecca Jurkevich, prop styling by Marina Bevilacqua18/23Porcini Gnocchi With Butter Sauce
