Italian Comfort Food: 20 Gnocchi Recipes Nonna Would Love

So many incredible recipes come from Italy, with the list including risottos, pasta recipes, pizza, and desserts. However, don’t forget about gnocchi because this can be so delicious when made right. Gnocchi are pillowy little bites which pair with any kind of flavorful Italian sauce. Take a look at the following gnocchi recipes and pick out the one you want to make first. You simply can’t go wrong with these lovely recipes for gnocchi!

Sweet Potato Gnocchi

Transform traditional Italian comfort food with this homemade sweet potato gnocchi recipe with roasted garlic sauce. The perfect vegetarian main course or flavorful side dish, this dish is easy to make with just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of patience.
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One Pot Gnocchi with Spinach and Chicken

This one pot gnocchi with spinach and chicken is a meal in one! This comforting gnocchi recipe turns out tender and flavorful. The creamy sauce is irresistible.
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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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Cheesy Gnocchi Bake

This Cheesy Gnocchi Bake couldn’t be any easier! Made with a simple but flavorful tomato and bacon sauce and topped with melty mozzarella cheese. It’s a satisfying and scrumptious meal fit for a busy weeknight or entertaining guests.
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Gnocchi With Mushroom Ragu

This Gnocchi with Mushroom Ragu is an easy dinner that’s ready in under 30 minutes. It’s perfect for any night of the week! Grab your favorite variety of mushrooms and get to work. You’ll be rewarded with such a unique, filling, gorgeous meal that you’ll find yourself craving over and over again.
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Baked Cauliflower Gnocchi Recipe

This comforting cauliflower gnocchi recipe is a one skillet meal with ground pork, crushed tomatoes, spinach and melted mozzarella cheese.
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Garlic Butter Chicken Gnocchi

Imagine tender gnocchi and seasoned chicken swathed in a buttery garlic-infused cream sauce—this is what weeknight dreams are made of. This Garlic Butter Chicken Gnocchi delivers not just comfort, but a burst of flavor in every bite, effortlessly blending sophistication with soul-warming familiarity.
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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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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 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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Gnocchi with Bacon and Mushrooms

Make this gnocchi with bacon and mushrooms in just 25 minutes, with few ingredients and incredible taste. Made with store bought gnocchi and a touch of cream it’s topped with a generous amount of Parmesan cheese.
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TikTok Baked Gnocchi

This TikTok Baked Gnocchi recipe is made with just a handful of ingredients, one sheet pan, and is ready in less than 30 minutes! It packs so much flavor and anyone can pull this delicious dish off!
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Butternut White Bean Gnocchi

This butternut white bean gnocchi is a creamy, sage infused, decadent vegetarian meal that actually packs a healthy punch. Perfect for meatless Mondays.
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Gnocchi Mac and Cheese

This gnocchi mac and cheese recipe is so good that you are going to want it every week. From the soft squishiness of the gnocchi to the velvet feel of the cheese sauce, it is sure to please every palate in the house.
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Gnocchi with Pancetta

This gnocchi with pancetta recipe is a favorite here at my house. My guests request it and I oblige them. The gnocchi is soft and succulent and are complemented by the pancetta and veggies.
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Taco Gnocchi Skillet

Use chicken, turkey or pork to make this spicy taco dish. It has pillowy soft gnocchi, crunchy tortilla strips and plenty of veggies for a one dish dinner.
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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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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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