You will love this creamy gnocchi with sun-dried tomatoes and basil! It's a super easy and decadent 15 minute recipe that you'll want to devour again and again.
This vegetarian gnocchi recipe makes a great main course or side dish. Ok, I said it would be a while until I did another gnocchi recipe, but apparently that didn't last too long.
It's quickly becoming one of my top favorite comfort foods, and gnocchi recipes tend to do well on my blog. When this idea came to me, I ran with it. Happy I did. And hopefully you will be too!
This recipe is crazy quick (like it'll take you 20 minutes if you go slow kinda quick). My kinda recipe.
Busy weeknights, lazy weekends, and midnight snacks are covered. 😉
As always, my gnocchi recipes are made in one pan, and you don't need to worry about cooking the gnocchi separately. It cooks right in the sauce and thickens it up beautifully.
This easy gnocchi recipe is intended to be made with the shelf-stable store-bought gnocchi to save time (find it in the dry pasta aisle or sometimes in the refrigerated pasta section where you'd find tortellini etc.).
If you love this one-pan technique but would prefer to use ravioli, try my creamy Tuscan ravioli for a similar and equally delicious recipe!
Looking for more easy gnocchi sauce ideas that cook up like this recipe? You've come to the right blog. I also have these:
- Chicken Bacon Gnocchi
- Spinach and Artichoke Gnocchi
- 15 Minute Creamy Alfredo Gnocchi
- One Pan Gnocchi alla Vodka
- One Pan Creamy Gnocchi with Sausage
- Creamy Tomato Gnocchi
- Creamy Mushroom and Spinach Gnocchi (one of my all-time most popular recipes!)
I hope you love this sun-dried tomato and basil gnocchi recipe! Let me know in the comments if you've tried it or if you have any questions.
If you love the sun-dried tomato + basil flavor combo, you may also like my creamy Tuscan shrimp, Tuscan sausage pasta, creamy Tuscan salmon, or this Tuscan chicken pasta.
Gnocchi with a Creamy Sun-dried Tomato and Basil Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons julienned sun-dried tomatoes (I used the kind packed in oil)
- 1/2 cup dry white wine e.g. sauvignon blanc
- 1 cup heavy/whipping cream
- 1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Generous handful fresh basil sliced thin
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter.
- Add the garlic to the skillet and cook for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the Dijon mustard, sun-dried tomatoes, and white wine. Cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the cream and gnocchi to the pan. Give it a good stir and cover the pan. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the parmesan and basil. Cook for a couple more minutes. Give the gnocchi a taste and if it's not quite done cooking, give it a couple more minutes. Season with salt & pepper as needed. Serve immediately.
Notes
- The gnocchi will cook right in the sauce. There's no need to pre-cook it.
- Makes 4 reasonably sized portions (but I'd add a side salad or garlic bread or something if you're feeding really hungry people). Easily feeds more as a side.
- If you don't want to use white wine for whatever reason, try subbing chicken broth. If you have to keep it vegetarian, veggie broth will work too.
- This dish doesn't reheat very well (the sauce tends to separate). I suggest eating it fresh.
- Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary and Salt & Lavender makes no guarantees to the accuracy of this information.
Sara N. says
This is an all-time fave at our house! My husband who doesn’t usually care for gnocchi inhales it. Tonight I added an extra tbsp of butter, and sautéed a large shallot & the tomatoes before adding the garlic. Also, no fresh basil (it wilted too fast on me) but found a decent amount of dried (shook it in til it looked ‘right’ lol) did the trick. I LOVE the one-pan technique as well!
Natasha says
I love that! 🙂 So happy you've been able to tweak this recipe to your liking.
Hannah says
I have made this several times and love it so much!! It is one of my favorite recipes 🙂 Thank you!!
Natasha says
You're very welcome!!
Joanne says
Can I substitute real cream with half and half? Thanks
Natasha says
Well, you could try, but the sauce may end up a bit thinner and there's a chance it could curdle, but I think others have made the substitution successfully (you could see if anyone else tried it in the comments).
Donna j Robinson says
I substituted spinach for basil and this is a new "go to" recipe for me. I can already think of different ways to use mushrooms, capers, etc! Thanks so much for sharing this oh so easy recipe ! My husband wont stay out of the pan "sampling" until the rest of the dinner is ready !
Natasha says
Wonderful!! 🙂 You're very welcome!! Haha... I like "sampling" too.
Sarah Kirk says
This recipe is so divine, so easy to make and so full of flavour, we devoured it - thank you!
Natasha says
Aww thank you!!!
Gates says
Loved it! I used pesto instead of the sun-dried tomatoes and added a little spinach at the end. So good!!! It’s perfect for the winter storm we’re in the middle of right now
Natasha says
Awesome!! Stay warm! 🙂
Kasey says
I usually make a recipe once, and then tweak it from there - I don’t think I’ll need any tweaking! This was delicious!
Natasha says
So glad to hear that!! 🙂
Dom says
I love this recipe but don't cook your gnocchi in the sauce 🤢
Natasha says
Why not? The starch released thickens the sauce so it's not thin and watery, and you don't have to wash an extra pot up. But whatever floats your boat. Readers love my one pan technique (I have quite a few recipes that use it), but I guess I can't please everyone lol.
Pam says
I love the one pan technique....have made the Spicy Italian Sausage & Gnocchi recipe so many times for company for that reason....quick and easy and so yummy. Can't wait to try this one too. So glad to have found your recipes.
Natasha says
Aww thank you, Pam!! I'm so happy you're enjoying my recipes and the one pan technique. Thanks for letting me know. 🙂 I hope you enjoy this one too! XO
Gregory Harper says
Giving this recipe a try tonight.
Natasha says
Enjoy!
Megan says
Would I be able to use honey mustard instead of Dijon?
Natasha says
Hi! I'd probably leave it out. I think the sweetness may not go great in this recipe.
Roxanne Yost says
Quick, easy, & fabulous! We will definitely be putting this into our dinner rotation!
Natasha says
Excellent, thanks for your review 🙂
Kori Roseberry says
LOVED this!
Natasha says
Glad to hear it! 🙂
Kristin says
I added a little bit of crushed tomatoes to this and OMG it was so good. One of the best things I’ve ever made. Great recipe!!
Natasha says
Wonderful!!
Beth says
My family loves this. I love that it’s so quick to make. With a newborn and a toddler I’m always looking for fast “homemade” meals and this one doesn’t disappoint. I can’t wait to explore your website for more meal ideas.
Natasha says
That's so great!! I'm always happy to hear that my recipes help simplify dinner. 🙂
Meg says
Delicious! I veganized it though. I used cashew cream instead of heavy whipping cream. Vegan butter instead of dairy. And a little nutritional yeast/salt for the parmesean taste. It turned out beautifully!
Natasha says
So glad to hear you were able to veganize it, Meg!
Tina says
Love this recipe, tastes like gnocchi I had in Rome! Delicious, and so quick to make.
Natasha says
That's wonderful! Thank you!
Dixie Corbin says
My husband and I absolutely love this! I make it all the time. We are having it tonight with grilled chicken and green beans. Yum!
Natasha says
That's awesome! Sounds like a delish meal! 🙂
Gabby says
What can i do instead of using wine?
Natasha says
Try chicken or veg broth.
Melinda says
This was quick and easy!! I wasn't in the mood for gnocchi so I subbed gluten free spinach and cheese ravioli and it was delicious! I will definitely make this again.
Natasha says
So glad it worked out, Melinda!
Jessica says
Do you have a recipe suggestion for sweet potato gnocchi? I love all the ones on your blog, but we have a stockpile of sweet potato ones and the flavor is a bit trickier to cook with!
Natasha says
I don't have any on here, no. I live in Canada, and I actually have never come across sweet potato gnocchi here unfortunately. Not in any of the stores I frequent, anyway. Maybe something with butter and sage? That would be delicious!
KELLY DOWNING says
Could not be easier! I used fat free half and half because it was all I had, and I added a big handful of fresh spinach. it was so good, and so simple!
Natasha says
So happy you enjoyed it, Kelly!
Lauren says
Could there be a substitute to the white wine? We don’t go through wine fast enough!
Natasha says
Hi! You could try chicken broth. Have you tried buying those little mini or even half bottles? That's always a good option too.
Danielle says
You can substitute dry vermouth. It keeps forever!
Taylor Koch says
Easy to follow and I loved it! Will definitely make this again, I liked how you said not to boil the gnocchi before because usually I'll boil the gnocchi and it gets soggy but with this recipe it was perfect!!
Natasha says
Wonderful!! I'm glad you liked that tip too. 🙂
Bri. says
What would be a good side dish for this? Making this on Wednesday!
Natasha says
I’d go with something light like a salad. Or go the opposite and have garlic bread haha. Let me know if you like it ♥️
Berh says
Has anyone tried it with cauliflower gnocchi?
Natasha says
Hi! We can see if others answer, but I can let you know that multiple people have made my one pan gnocchi recipes with the TJ cauliflower gnocchi and had good results. I've never done it personally (I live in Canada and can't just go buy it), but the cauliflower won't release starch to thicken the sauce the same way as potato gnocchi does, so keep that in mind.
Lan Vi Pham says
Excellent! Easy, quick, delicious. A keeper!
Natasha says
So happy you liked it! 🙂
Liz says
Looks so good!! Can I supplement spinach for fresh basil? I don’t have fresh basil in house. I have spinach or dried basil. 🤷🏽♀️
Natasha says
Hi! You can for sure add spinach and it’ll be tasty, but of course it won’t be the same flavor. That’s fine tho. I’d add the spinach and a sprinkling of dried basil too.
Chrystal says
But can you use dried basil?
Chrystal says
I guess I mean only dried basil and no spinach 🙂
Natasha says
There isn't any spinach in here (but you're welcome to add some). I highly recommend fresh basil. Dried basil is one of those herbs that really doesn't compare to fresh IMO.
Natasha says
Hmmmm I honestly wouldn't recommend it unless you really can't get fresh. It just isn't the same, and basil is one of the primary flavors in this dish. Let me know if you try, though!
Madalyn says
I don't normally comment on blog recipes but I just wanted to tell you how AMAZING this recipe was! Thank you!! You rock!
Natasha says
Aww thank you!! I really appreciate you taking the time to comment. Comments are very valuable for us bloggers (and our readers). 🙂 XO
Sandy says
Would this still work if i used half and half instead of heavy cream?
Natasha says
The sauce may end up a bit thinner, but I think that should be fine.
Elizabeth says
I have a question I plan on making fresh ricotta gnocchi do you think it will be fine and can I still cook them in the sauce?
Natasha says
Hi! I’ve heard from readers before that homemade gnocchi can be a little too delicate to cook in the sauce. I just wouldn’t want you to wreck it since that’s a lot of work.
Elizabeth says
Update: made this tonight with my homemade ricotta gnocchi I cooked them separate then added them in the last last minute. Also didn’t have enough wine opps haha so just added chicken broth to what I had. It all came out amazing. I love this sauce!
Natasha says
I'm so glad it worked out!! 🙂
Patty S says
I needed to cut back my basil plants, so I made this tonight - delish! I added chicken and my family devoured it! Super easy, super quick!
Natasha says
So pleased you all liked it! 😀
Mags says
This is SO EASY. Start to finish. Everything about it is EASY. I double it always. I also add chicken or grilled sausage just to make it go longer and be more substantial for a full dinner with leftovers.
Natasha says
I'm so happy you like it!! 😀
Juliana says
This recipe has become a new family favorite!!
Natasha says
That's what I like to hear! 🙂
Ashley says
Wow! This was yummy. My husband kept saying over and over how good this was. We used lactaid milk instead of heavy cream and it turned out great!!
Natasha says
That's wonderful!! 🙂
Angela says
Just made this and had to sneak a taste. Delicious! So quick and easy, too. I actually looked at a few of your chicken recipes and ended up making basil and sundried tomato chicken gnocchi. Only problem is I made it ahead of time and didn’t read the comment about not reheating well. Oh well! I don’t think anyone will complain, based on my first taste 🙂
Natasha says
Excellent.. I am happy you liked it. Yeah, I wish that cream sauces reheated better too...
Pat says
I cannot believe how quick and easy this was and so delicious. This is going to be a weekly go to. Thanks for sharing. My family truly enjoyed it.
Natasha says
Excellent... that's what I like to hear! Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment, Pat 🙂
Frank says
So delicious!! I added Prosciutto di Parma! Going to be on regular rotation in our house! Thank you!
Natasha says
Awesome!! So glad you liked it, Frank!
LMC says
Sounds delish. The BF doesn't eat mustard, do you think he will taste the mustard in this dish? or can I omit/substitute?
Natasha says
I'd probably omit it to be safe. It doesn't taste mustardy to me, but I love Dijon, so I'm probably biased hahaha.
Courtney says
I used coconut whipping cream and earth balance butter to make it vegan. Super yummy!
Natasha says
Yay! So glad it worked out for you!
Victoria Rocquin says
This is seriously one of my favorite recipes. I return to it often.
Natasha says
So glad to hear that!! 🙂
Shanita says
Made this last night and it was delicious! No, it doesn’t look the same when reheated, but still tastes the same and doesn’t have a weird texture. It was so quick and easy. Even my picky kids loved this as a side to our meal.
Natasha says
Excellent! So glad everyone liked it! 🙂
Melissa Marr says
Making it tonight... can't wait!
Natasha says
Enjoy!!
Sabrina says
This was so easy to make, and delicious!
Natasha says
Yay! Thanks for letting me know!
james says
has any of you made this recipe?
Natasha's Sister says
Basil and sun-dried tomatoes are the best. It's my birthday soon. You're making this for the occasion, right?
Natasha says
No.
Jennifer Farley says
I love gnocchi! This looks great!
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy says
Sooooo creamy.
Natasha says
😉
Leigh Ann says
so creamy and delicious, love gnocchi!
Natasha says
Thanks, girl! 🙂
Gina @Running to the Kitchen says
This looks so creamy and delicious! Love it!
Natasha says
Thanks so much!!
Matt Robinson says
We are huge gnocchi fans here, this looks so good!
Natasha says
Thanks so much, Matt!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
I know I'd love this one Natasha! It looks so creamy and rich! Such a treat!
Natasha says
Thank you!! <3