Gnocchi Recipes - Cooking Light

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Get Creative with Gnocchi

Gnocchi is a type of pasta that resembles dumplings, with origins stemming from ancient Rome. Traditionally created in Italian households from a mixture of flour, egg, and sometimes potato, gnocchi can also be purchased fresh from specialty markets or packaged dried, frozen, or refrigerated at the supermarket (and you won’t sacrifice any of the amazing flavor).

First up is Browned Butter Gnocchi with Broccoli and Nuts. In this family-friendly recipe, kids like the chewy gnocchi, sweet broccoli, and crunchy nuts. Plus, if you’re looking to cut costs, chopped almonds or pecans serve as a great substitute for pine nuts.

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Potato-Beet Gnocchi

This dish features wilted beet greens atop tender, ruby-hued dumplings. Low in calories and saturated fat per serving, it serves as a healthy and unique option for dinner.

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Gnocchi with Shrimp, Asparagus, and Pesto

Gnocchi are a hearty alternative to pasta. While making gnocchi from scratch could take more than an hour, premade vacuum-packed dumplings, like the ones used in this seafood recipe, cook in just a few minutes.

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Potato Gnocchi with Lemon-Thyme Sauce

This subtle, yet scrumptious dish uses lemon rind, thyme, juice, and a dash of salt to create the perfect, tangy sauce.

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Brown Butter Gnocchi with Spinach and Pine Nuts

Pair pasta-like potato gnocchi with wilted spinach for a light and flavorful dish in just minutes.

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Gnocchi with Asparagus and Pancetta

Pancetta, cured unsmoked Italian bacon, gives this elegant dish a deep, savory note and mixes extremely well with the texture and flavor of gnocchi.

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Gnocchi with Chicken Sausage, Bell Pepper, and Fennel

Vary the flavor of this traditional take on gnocchi by using different cheeses, such as pecorino Romano, for a well-rounded taste.

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Gnocchi with Broccoli Rabe, Caramelized Garlic, and Parmesan

Avoid bitterness in this succulent dish by ensuring that the garlic browns but doesn’t burn and by blanching the broccoli rabe.

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Gnocchi with Turkey Ragù

Gain the praise of your family members and company with this dish. The turkey ragù sauce is the perfect topping for these potato-based dumplings and is made complete when served with breadsticks.

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Hazelnut Gnocchi with Sage Glaze

The combination of hazelnut meal and Yukon gold potatoes gives these gnocchi rich flavor ideal with roasted chicken or pork. Serve with sautéed spinach for a complete entrée.

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Potato Gnocchi in Mushroom Broth

Potato gnocchi in homemade mushroom broth is the perfect dish to stay warm on chilly winter nights.

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Gnocchi with Browned Butter

The combination of fresh sage and buttery gnocchi makes this dinner dish well-worth the time and effort in the kitchen.

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