These delectable gnocchi dishes are so tasty that they'll melt right in your mouth. Trust us—you'll want a second helping.
Our Favorite Gnocchi Recipes
Updated on May 20, 2024
Creamy Chicken Gnocchi Soup
I tasted a similar soup at Olive Garden and wanted to see if I could re-create it myself at home. Here’s the delicious result! It’s wonderful on a chilly evening. —Jaclynn Robinson, Shingletown, California
1/18
2/18
Gnocchi Chicken Skillet
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Stovetop chicken and gnocchi recipes like this one make for a homey dinner in a hurry. Personalize it with your own favorite sauce and seasonings. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups (calculated without cheese): 598 calories, 24g fat (6g saturated fat), 88mg cholesterol, 1632mg sodium, 66g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 6g fiber), 30g protein.
3/18
Garden Vegetable Gnocchi
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When we go meatless, we toss gnocchi (my husband's favorite) with veggies and a dab of pesto. I use zucchini in this, too. —Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grove, Utah
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 402 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 955mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 13g protein.
4/18
Chicken Gnocchi Pesto Soup
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
After tasting a similar soup at a restaurant, I created this quick and tasty version. The pesto adds an extra-nice Italian flavor that is often missing from other gnocchi soups. —Deanna Smith, Des Moines, Iowa
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 586 calories, 26g fat (11g saturated fat), 158mg cholesterol, 1650mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 31g protein.
5/18
Philly Cheesesteak Gnocchi
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves this quick and comforting meal. It has all the flavors of a Philly cheesesteak in a bowl, so it's a whole lot less messier than the real deal. —Lauren Wyler, Dripping Springs, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 512 calories, 25g fat (14g saturated fat), 93mg cholesterol, 918mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein.
6/18
Buffalo Chicken Alfredo
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family loves this quick Buffalo chicken Alfredo! It became an instant favorite. I like to use Frank’s cayenne pepper sauce, but if you like things on the milder side, just use a little less. —Lauren Wyler, Dripping Springs, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 504 calories, 16g fat (8g saturated fat), 113mg cholesterol, 1693mg sodium, 53g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 33g protein.
7/18
Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Onion
Total Time
20 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Tender potato gnocchi are so delicious with the earthy, rich flavors of sauteed mushrooms and onions. It's one of my family's go-to side dishes. —Kris Berezansky, Clymer, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 287 calories, 11g fat (6g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 583mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 8g protein.
8/18
Chicken Stew with Gnocchi
Total Time
6 hours 55 min
Servings
8 servings (3 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
My chicken stew makes the house smell wonderful as it gently bubbles in the slow cooker. One whiff and my family heads to the kitchen to see if it's ready. —Marge Drake, Juniata, Nebraska
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 405 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 922mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 5g fiber), 29g protein.
9/18
Beef & Bacon Gnocchi Skillet
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This gnocchi dish tastes like a bacon cheeseburger. Go ahead and top it as you would a burger—with ketchup, mustard and pickles. —Ashley Lecker, Green Bay, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 573 calories, 31g fat (16g saturated fat), 136mg cholesterol, 961mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 2g fiber), 36g protein.
10/18
Gnocchi with Chicken Sausage
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Dinner is easy when I can use ingredients typically found in my fridge and pantry. —Laura Miller, Lake Ann, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 604 calories, 28g fat (12g saturated fat), 119mg cholesterol, 1226mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 27g protein.
11/18
Turkey Gnocchi Soup
Total Time
40 min
Servings
6 servings (about 2 quarts)
From the Recipe Creator:
While trying to find a creative use for leftover turkey, we decided to add gnocchi instead of noodles. My 8-year-old daughter always asks for more. If you don't have leftover turkey, a rotisserie chicken works just as well. —Amy Babines, Virginia Beach, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups soup with 4 teaspoons cheese: 307 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 55mg cholesterol, 782mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 4g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1/2 fat.
12/18
Pesto Gnocchi
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Perk up gnocchi and vegetables with a flavorful pesto sauce. If you don’t have pine nuts for the pesto, substitute any nut you like. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 327 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 682mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 9g protein.
13/18
Ricotta Gnocchi with Spinach & Gorgonzola
Total Time
2 hours 10 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When my family comes for a visit, they always ask me to make this unique dish for dinner. Homemade cheesy gnocchi is topped with a rich sauce made with butternut squash, spinach and Gorgonzola.— Brud Holland, Watkins Glen, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups gnocchi with 3/4 cup spinach mixture: 833 calories, 35g fat (17g saturated fat), 248mg cholesterol, 1420mg sodium, 101g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 7g fiber), 29g protein.
14/18
Gnocchi with White Beans
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s one of those no-fuss recipes you can toss together and cook in one skillet. Ideal for a busy weeknight, it’s also good with crumbled Italian chicken sausage if you need to please meat lovers. —Julianne Meyers, Hinesville, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 307 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 789mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 6g fiber), 13g protein.
15/18
Pumpkin Gnocchi in Sage Butter
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For a delicious autumn spin on an Italian classic, try this hearty, seasonal gnocchi. Sage and garlic butter sauce complements the pumpkin wonderfully. —Donna Mosca Kahler, Jupiter, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
2/3 cup: 394 calories, 23g fat (14g saturated fat), 60mg cholesterol, 312mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein.
16/18
Gnocchi Alfredo
Total Time
25 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This gnocchi is one of my go-to's for company and potlucks. It’s pure comfort food, especially in the wintertime. —Jessica Silva, East Berlin, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup gnocchi mixture with 1/3 cup sauce: 529 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 46mg cholesterol, 996mg sodium, 81g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 5g fiber), 19g protein.
17/18
Ricotta Gnocchi in Tomato Sauce
Total Time
2 hours
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
If you like trying out new dishes and enjoy Italian food, you should give this recipe a try. We
think you'll agree that homemade pasta just tastes better.—Jenn Martin, Sebago, Maine
Nutrition Facts:
2 cups: 838 calories, 34g fat (19g saturated fat), 198mg cholesterol, 2174mg sodium, 89g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 6g fiber), 42g protein.
18/18
Chicken Sausage & Gnocchi Skillet
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I had a bunch of fresh veggies and combined them with sausage, gnocchi and goat cheese when I needed a quick dinner. Mix and match your own ingredients for unique results. —Dahlia Abrams, Detroit, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups (calculated without Parmesan cheese): 454 calories, 15g fat (6g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 995mg sodium, 56g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 5g fiber), 21g protein.
