This gnocchi recipe makes an easy dinner you can serve with a crisp salad and maybe some sourdough bread on the side. Crispy and pillowy gnocchi are pan-fried in butter with garlic and zesty sun-dried tomatoes, then finished off with fresh basil and savory parmesan shavings. You’ll love this simple flavor combo, and it takes less than 30 minutes to make!
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Key ingredients for the gnocchi recipe
- Gnocchi: We boiled gnocchi to ensure perfect doneness before pan-frying in butter but you can use packaged skillet gnocchi instead. You can cook them straight in the pan to save time.
- Sundried tomatoes: Chop them really thin so they infuse the gnocchi with flavor.
- Butter: We prefer unsalted, grass-fed butter.
- Garlic: Fresh and thinly sliced.
- Parmesan: Use the coarse side of your cheese grater, or a vegetable peeler, to make big shavings!
- Basil: Fresh basil will lighten the overall flavor profile of the dish.
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How to make the gnocchi
This gnocchi recipe is excessively simple! Here’s the basic breakdown–honestly, there isn’t more to it than that!
- Cook gnocchi – Boil according to package directions, then drain well.
- Pan-fry – Melt butter, infuse with garlic (remove garlic to avoid burning), then sear gnocchi in the garlic butter until golden and crisp.
- Finish & serve – Add garlic back, stir in sundried tomatoes and parmesan, then serve topped with remaining parmesan and fresh basil or parsley.
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How to keep the gnocchi leftovers
You can keep any leftovers in an airtight container in your refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the microwave or in a skillet with a few drops of water.
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- Fried Gnocchi with Garlic & Parmesan
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Gnocchi with Sun Dried Tomatoes
by eatwell101
Yield: 2 servings
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 20 min
This flavorful gnocchi recipe comes together in about 30 minutes for an effortless weeknight meal!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb (700g) gnocchi
- 1 small can of sundried tomatoes, chopped
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter (or ghee or olive oil)
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ⅓ cup Parmesan, freshly grated
- 1 tablespon fresh chopped basil
Instructions
- Cook gnocchi in a large pot of boiling water, according to package directions. Drain thoroughly.
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a medium or large skillet. Add garlic to the skillet and heat until fragrant. Remove garlic from the skillet and set aside to avoid burning – you will add it back later. Leave the garlic-infused butter in the pan.
- Add the drained gnocchi to the pan (don’t clean up) and cook on high, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes. Continuously spread gnocchi evenly in the pan to get a crisp texture on all sides. You can add one minute for a crispier texture.
- Add the garlic back to the pan, add chopped sundried tomatoes, and sprinkle half the parmesan. Give a quick stir to coat well and continue cooking for 2 or 3 minutes.
- Remove the gnocchi from the pan and serve with the remaining grated Parmesan and chopped basil or parsley. Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
- To get even faster with this recipe, use skillet gnocchi so you don’t have to boil and drain them before cooking. All you have to do is cook them on the skillet for a few minutes.
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