How to Make Gnocchi in 10 Different Ways

sWell, if you haven’t taken up cooking by now, what have you been doing during the lockdowns? It seems like everyone has been using all this free time to either binge watch all the TV shows out there or to learn new things. If you are like us and have been somewhat productive under quarantine, cooking has probably become easy for you by now. So, today, we are providing you with 10 easy recipes so you can learn how to make gnocchi. This delicious pasta can be combined with pretty much everything and can be cooked in many different ways. Not only that, but you can also make it at home out of different ingredients. That way, you can also have a healthy version of this delicious meal.

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Let’s start with the first recipe

How to make gnocchi with potatoes

Ingredients:

• 4 russet potatoes
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 egg
• salt

They are so easy to recreate at home

Instructions:

1. Boil the potatoes for about 20 minutes, drain and remove the peels. Grate the potatoes.
2. Flour the surface you are working on. Place the potatoes on it and add the flour ricotta, egg and salt. Start mixing from the middle, working your way out.
3. Knead the dough and form into a loaf. Cut it into thin slices as shown in the photo. Roll each slice and cut into small cubes. Dust them with flour.
4. Add the gnocchi to boiling water and once they are ready you can serve them with any sauce you like.

Scrumptious

Source: Pinch of Yum

Now it is time to learn how to make gnocchi out of sweet potatoes

Homemade gnocchi recipe

Ingredients:

For the gnocchi:

• 1lb sweet potato
• 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/4 cup flour

For the sauce:

• 5 cups finely chopped broccoli rabe
• 8 tbsp butter
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 5 sage leaves
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

Interesting take on gnocchi

Instructions:

1. Start by sticking the sweet potato with a fork, wrapping it in a damp towel and microwaving it for about 7 minutes.
2. Remove the skin and mash the sweet potato in a bowl. Add the ricotta, parmesan and salt and mix well.
3. Gradually add the flour while kneading gently.
4. Transfer onto a floured surface and form into a loaf. Cut into slices and roll each one. Then, cut each slice into small cubes.
5. Add the gnocchi to boiling water. Drain.
6. Bring water to a boil and leave a bowl of ice water on the side. Add the broccoli and cook for 1 minute. Drain and transfer to the ice water.
7. In a skillet heat the butter and pan fry the gnocchi. Add the broccoli, sage, garlic, and salt and cook for a few more minutes.
8. Remove from heat, wait a few minutes and add the cream and parmesan cheese. Toss well to combine.

Voila – delicious meal in 30 minutes

Source: Pinch of Yum

Healthy cauliflower gnocchi

How to make gnocchi with cauliflower

Ingredients:

• 5 cups cauliflower
• 2/3 cup flour
• 1 tsp salt

Instructions:

1. Bring water to a boil and add the cauliflower. Cook for about 6-7 minutes and drain.
2. Lay the cauliflower on a towel and let cool. Then, squeeze all the excess water out of the cauliflower.
3. Transfer to a food processor and pulse until it crumbles. Add the flour and salt and pulse until soft dough forms.
4. Transfer dough to a floured surface, cut into 4 pieces. Roll and stretch each piece and cut into small cubes.
5. In a skillet heat oil, add the gnocchi and cook until golden brown. At the end add a splash of water.

Source: Pinch of Yum

How does pumpkin gnocchi sound to you

Easy gnocchi recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 russet baking potato
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• salt
• 1 egg
• 1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
• 2 tbsp salted butter

Instructions:

1. Bake the potato, remove the skin and allow it to cool, then grate it. Mix it with the pumpkin puree.
2. On a surface measure the flour. Place the potato and pumpkin mixture at the center of the flour, make a well and crack the egg. Add salt and, using a fork, whisk the egg a little. Start kneading into a dough.
3. Form into a loaf, cut into slices. Roll and stretch each slice and cut into cubes.
4. Place the gnocchi in boiling water and boil until they rise to the top.

Source: Pinch of Yum

Gnocchi with Burrata recipe

Gnocchi recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 8 garlic cloves
• 2 pints cherry tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 16-oz packages potato gnochhi
• 2 4-oz balls fresh burrata
• 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves

Instructions:

1. In a skillet heat oil on low, add the garlic and cook for about 3 minutes. Increase the heat to medium and add the tomatoes, salt and red pepper flakes. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. Add the cream and black pepper and reduce heat.
3. Prepare the gnocchi according to package instructions. Keep 1/2 cup of the cooking water and drain the rest.
4. Transfer the gnocchi to the skillet and toss for about 2 minutes.
5. Cut the burrata into big pieces and place it on top of the pasta. Garnish with basil.

Source: Dishing Out Health

Italian style gnocchi

How to make gnocchi

Ingredients:

• 16 oz. Italian sausage
• 1 1/2 tsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 3/4 cup milk
• 1 bunch kale, chopped
• 1 pkg. potato gnocchi
• black pepper
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1/3 cup shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions:

1. In a skillet heat oil. Crumble the sausage, break it down and cook for about 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
2. Leave 2 tsp of olive oil in the skillet and cook the onion for about 4 minutes, then add the garlic and cook additional 30 seconds.
3. Pour in the chicken broth and milk and bring to a simmer, add the kale, cover and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add the gnocchi and black pepper and toss. Cover and cook for about 5 minutes.
5. Add the cream, parmesan and sausage and toss well.

Source: Cooking Classy

Baked gnocchi recipe

How to cook gnocchi

Ingredients:

• 1 pkg. gnocchi
• 1 cup marinara sauce
• 3/4 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup parmesan, grated
• chopped parsley

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven.
2. Cook the gnocchi according to package instructions.
3. In a baking dish place the gnocchi. Cover with marinara sauce and spread out the ricotta. Sprinkle with parmesan.
4. Transfer to the oven and bake for about 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted. Garnish with parsley.

Source: Taste & Tell

Gnocchi soup recipe

What is gnocchi soup and how to prepare it

Ingredients:

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cooked and diced
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1/2 white onion, diced
• 2 tsp garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup carrots, shredded
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 4 cups chicken broth
• salt and pepper
• 1 tsp thyme
• 16-oz pkg. potato gnocchi
• 2 cups half and half
• 1 cup fresh spinach, roughly chopped

Instructions:

1. In a pot heat the olive oil. Add the onions, celery, garlic and carrots and cook for about 3 minutes.
2. Pour in the chicken, broth, salt and pepper and thyme and bring to a boil. Add the gnocchi and boil for about 4 minutes. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
3. Stir in the half and half and spinach and cook additional 2 minutes.

Source: Le Creme De La Crumb

Tuscan gnocchi recipe

How to make gnocchi

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 shallot, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1lb potato gnocchi
• 1/2 cup sun dried tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1 1/4 cups heavy cream
• 1 tsp dried Italian herbs
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped

Instructions:

1. Melt the butter in a skillet. Saute the onion for 2 minutes, add the garlic and saute additional 30 seconds.
2. Add the gnocchi and sear for a minute. Add the tomatoes and oil and cook for 1 more minute.
3. Pour in the broth, cream and Italian herbs. Season with salt and pepper, stir well, cover and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Add the parmesan and basil and let simmer for 1 more minute.

Source: Cafe Delites

Vegan gnocchi recipe

Healthy gnocchi recipes

Ingredients:

• 400g cabbage
• 1 cup of lentils, cooked
• 350g vegan gnocchi
• handful of spinach
• 2 tbsp spring onions, chopped
• 1.5 cups vegan cream
• 1/2 nutmeg, finely chopped
• 2 cups vegan cheese
• salt and pepper

Instructions:

1. Melt some butter in a tray.
2. Add all of the ingredients and toss to combine.
3. Bake in the oven at 200°C for 25 minutes.

Source: Micadeli

Gnocchi are absolutely delicious and you can try cooking them in many different ways

Add some pesto, tomatoes and arugula to gnocchi and you have got yourself a meal

Boiled or baked, doesn’t matter, they are still delicious

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