18 Gnocchi Dishes That Are Perfect for Weeknights and Special Occasions

Gnocchi is the ultimate comfort food, with its soft, pillowy texture and endless possibilities for sauces and toppings. These recipes celebrate the versatility of gnocchi, offering everything from classic Italian flavors to bold and creative twists. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, these gnocchi dishes will make every bite unforgettable!

Cajun Chicken Gnocchi

This Cajun Chicken Gnocchi is a hearty and flavorful dish packed with a little kick. It combines Cajun cuisine and Italian comfort food!
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One Pan Creamy Gnocchi with Sausage

This creamy gnocchi with sausage recipe is an easy, quick, and incredibly delicious comfort food meal made all in one pan. It’s ready in just 30 minutes!
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Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Gnocchi

This 30-minute creamy mushroom and spinach gnocchi is a restaurant-worthy dinner made in one pan! White wine and parmesan cheese make the sauce extra amazing.
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Chorizo Gnocchi Recipe

Bring loads of flavour to your pack of gnocchi by cooking it with chorizo and sun-dried tomatoes in a creamy Parmesan sauce.
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Gnocchi Soup

This Gnocchi Soup is one of my all-time favorite soups! It’s loaded with pillowy gnocchi, Italian sausage, garlic, basil and veggies enveloped in a creamy tomato Parmesan broth. It’s easy to make, versatile and pantry friendly – you can swap the sausage for ground beef, turkey or chicken and the veggies for your favs.
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Date Night Gnocchi

This date night gnocchi is a simple 30-minute meal featuring chicken, butternut squash, and kale combined in a creamy alfredo sauce and topped with grated parmesan cheese. Impress your date with this stay-at-home date night dinner winner!
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Baked Cauliflower Gnocchi Recipe

This easy skillet baked cauliflower gnocchi recipe combines pillowy gnocchi with ground pork, crushed tomatoes, spinach and melted mozzarella.
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Creamy Lemon Kale Pesto Gnocchi

This Creamy Lemon Kale Pesto Gnocchi is the BEST healthy comfort food! 20-minute recipe for a delicious meal that everyone will love.
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Air Fryer Cauliflower Gnocchi

Preparing Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi in the air fryer is one of the easiest methods that results in the perfect crispy texture!
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One Skillet Ham And Cheese Gnocchi

This One Skillet Ham and Cheese Gnocchi makes for a perfect dinner of gnocchi paired together with ham and loads of cheese, perfect comfort food that is bursting with flavor!
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Warm Gnocchi and Heirloom Tomato Salad

Just one side until it’s crispy and golden brown, but the other side and center is still delicate and soft. Then let’s toss the warm gnocchi with some heirloom cherry tomatoes, softened just to the point where their juices start to burst.
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Gnocchi With Sausage, Wine And Sage

This gnocchi with sauce recipe is made with pillowy soft gnocchi coated in a wine butter sauce with sausage and sage. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy and delicious gnocchi dish is the ultimate weeknight dinner.
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One-Pot Gnocchi with Vodka Sauce

Rich, velvety smooth vodka sauce enrobes tender mini gnocchi like a warm woolen blanket. And it’ll warm your insides too, especially when you find out it’s all made in a single saucepan!
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Chicken Piccata With Gnocchi

Thinly sliced chicken is dredged in seasoned flour and sautéed in a dreamy lemon butter pan sauce with wine and capers. Then add some gnocchi to this chicken piccata for the ultimate tasty comfort food dinner! Only 25 minutes start to finish!
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Gnocchi alla Sorrentina

This Gnocchi alla Sorrentina recipe is packed with Italian flavors and easy to make! Serve for a quick dinner any day of the week. What is more heartwarming than a plate of homemade, fresh gnocchi tossed in tomato sauce and topped with melted stringy mozzarella cheese and basil?
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Homemade Sweet Potato Gnocchi With Roasted Garlic Sauce

Create the ultimate comfort food with sweet potato gnocchi and roasted garlic sauce. This simple vegetarian dish is easy and delicious!
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Butternut Squash Gnocchi Recipe

This Butternut Squash Gnocchi recipe is perfect for a cozy, healthy dinner! Easily make it dairy-free. It’s so good!
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Baked Gnocchi Sheet Pan Dinner

This easy sheet pan dinner takes just 10 minutes to prep! Baked gnocchi (yes!) sausage sheet pan dinner is a full meal cooked in one pan.
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