How long it takes: 30 minutes Equipment you’ll need: large straight-sided skillet or Dutch oven Servings: 6 Filling, tasty, and quick, it doesn’t get much better than that! Plus, this recipe is packed with good-for-you veggies, too. Shelf-stable gnocchi cooks up in just a couple of minutes, making it a very convenient choice for dinner. Looking for more dinner ideas? Take a look at my list of 30 Minute Meals.
About This Gnocchi Recipe
An easy one pan meal. Don’t you just love one pan pasta recipes? I sure do! This one pan gnocchi recipe is quickly becoming one of my favorites. Be sure to check out my list of one pot pasta recipes for more of my favorites. What is gnocchi? Although I’m calling this a pasta dish, gnocchi is really not a true pasta. It’s more of a dumpling and instead of semolina flour, it’s made with potatoes. The word may be from the Italian word, nocca, which means “knuckle”. Gnocchi look like little dumplings, or pillows, usually with fork indentations to help hold the sauce.
How To Make One Pan Gnocchi
Sauté and simmer: Begin with a quick sauté of mushrooms, garlic and chopped kale. Add broth, and the gnocchi. Let that simmer a bit, and then finish it up with sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan cheese. Season: Sprinkle on a few red pepper flakes, and season with salt and pepper. Ready in 30 minutes or so, all in one pan. You’ll find yourself turning to this recipe often! Serve: While gnocchi with kale and mushrooms can be served as a meatless main dish, you could serve it as a side with grilled chicken. Try this Italian chicken marinade. Or try stirring cooked Italian sausage right into the skillet with the gnocchi. Enjoy, or as they say in Italy, Buon Appetito!
Serving Ideas
Try serving one pan gnocchi with a loaf of bread and Italian olive oil dipping sauce. A crisp green salad with homemade ranch dressing or a Caesar salad with homemade Caesar dressing and Caesar croutons goes great with it, too.
Recipe Variations
Add protein: It’s easy to stir in cooked chicken, shrimp, Italian sausage, or white beans. Substitute greens: Spinach, Swiss chard, beet greens or arugula are good substitutes for baby kale. Use fresh tomatoes: Substitute cherry or grape tomatoes for the sun-dried tomatoes. Enhance with lemon. Add a squeeze of fresh lemon juice to the sauce. Start with the juice and zest of one lemon. Craving something creamy instead? Try my creamy one pan gnocchi with sausage and zucchini.
More One Pot Pasta Recipes
Don’t you love the idea of pasta and sauce all made together in one pan? So easy and delicious! Try:
One pan creamy chicken spaghetti Homemade “Hamburger Helper” with whole wheat pasta Instant Pot spaghetti and meat sauce One pan Mediterranean chicken with Israeli couscous Rigatoni with creamy red wine tomato sauce Pizza pasta Taco pasta
Storage & Reheating Tips
Store leftovers in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove or in the microwave. If mixture appears dry, add a splash of broth or water. Interested in a weekly meal plan (it’s free!) that includes this easy pasta recipe? Take a look at Meal Plan #51. You’ll find a wholesome recipe for each weekday plus a categorized grocery list. We add a new meal plan weekly.