This vegetarian one pan gnocchi alla vodka recipe is really easy and ready in about 20 minutes! It’s simple, delicious, and comforting.
I keep thinking up new one pan gnocchi recipes because I keep getting so much good feedback on the ones I have so far. My creamy mushroom and spinach gnocchi has been one of my most popular recipes for a while. I posted a decadent gnocchi with Italian sausage recipe before Christmas and it went pretty nuts too. I also have a creamy tomato one and a tomato soup with gnocchi. This will be the last one for a while. I think.
Gnocchi with a vodka cream sauce seemed like a good idea. It’s my take on penne alla vodka… except with gnocchi (now that I type that it sounds totally obvious). Anyway, it’s tasty.
I used half-and-half to make this vegetarian gnocchi recipe a bit lighter. You still get the feel of a cream sauce, but it definitely isn’t quite as heavy on the calories (or tummy) as if you used heavy cream. You could, of course, use heavy cream in here if you prefer, however.
As with my other gnocchi recipes, this makes great leftovers. Perfect for work lunches. And it’s the only way you’ll get away with consuming vodka at work. 😉
Have you tried any of my one pan gnocchi recipes? Will you try this one? Let me know in the comments below.
One Pan Gnocchi alla Vodka
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This vegetarian one pan gnocchi alla vodka recipe is really easy and ready in about 20 minutes! It's simple, delicious, and comforting.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped finely
- 3-4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (14 fluid ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup vodka
- 2 dashes Italian seasoning
- 1 cup half-and-half
- 1 pound uncooked potato gnocchi
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- Handful fresh basil, sliced thinly
- Salt & pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add the olive oil and onion into a deep skillet over medium-high heat and sauté for 5-7 minutes (ok if the onion lightly browns).
- Add the garlic to the pan and cook for about 30 seconds.
- Add the tomatoes and vodka and let it simmer for about a minute.
- Stir in the Italian seasoning, half-and-half, and gnocchi. Once it starts to bubble, reduce the heat to medium. Cover the pan and cook for 5 minutes.
- Stir in the parmesan and basil. Season with salt & pepper as needed (I was fairly generous with the salt in this recipe) and cook for a couple more minutes to ensure the gnocchi is fully cooked through. Serve immediately.
Notes
The gnocchi will cook right in the sauce - no need to pre-cook it.
This dish makes great leftovers.
Courses Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Natasha's Sister says
Omg you know I’d love this. Pasta with vodka sauces are the best. Make it for me now!!
Natasha says
No.
Debs says
Love a tomato vodka sauce! Looks beautiful!
Natasha says
Thanks so much!!
Mary Ann | The Beach House Kitchen says
We absolutely LOVE gnocchi Natasha. This would be the perfect dinner for Valentine’s Day!
Natasha says
Thank you!! Me too! And that’s a good idea… never thought of it as being a good Valentine’s Day dinner!