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.
Gnocchi with vodka sauce seemed like a good idea. It's like penne alla vodka... but with gnocchi. Can't go wrong with that!
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. I won't stop ya.
I used the shelf stable gnocchi that you can find in the pasta aisle at grocery stores. You don't need to pre-cook it - it cooks right in the sauce. This is definitely designed to be a super quick recipe that you can just throw together on a busy weeknight between activities!
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. 😉
You may also like...
- Creamy Tomato Gnocchi
- Creamy Tomato Gnocchi Soup
- Super Easy Creamy Tomato Pasta
- Spicy Italian Sausage Gnocchi
Have you tried any of my one pan gnocchi recipes? Will you try this one? Questions? Let me know in the comments below!
One Pan Gnocchi alla Vodka
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 small onion chopped finely
- 3-4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 (14 fluid ounce) can diced tomatoes with juices
- 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. Give it a good stir, then 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.
- 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.
Cynthia Green says
Made it last night as written with the exception of adding more seasoning and a dash of red pepper flakes. Delicious!
Natasha says
So glad you enjoyed it, Cynthia!! Thanks for letting me know.
Aria says
Can I use canned tomato sauce instead of diced tomatoes/would that work with the vodka? Thanks so much 🙂
Natasha says
That will be fine 🙂
Natasha says
Ignore my comment I apparently can’t read lol
Natasha says
Lol it's ok!
Heather says
Hi, I am hoping to use this with a homemade GF gnocchi.. do you think I should precook the homemade gnocchi?
Natasha says
Hi! I would. I've heard from readers that homemade gnocchi can be quite delicate, so I wouldn't do the one pan method. You could also just try making my vodka sauce separately... it's a bit different than this recipe, but you can see which you like the look of best. 🙂 Here it is: https://www.saltandlavender.com/penne-alla-vodka-recipe/
Natasha says
I don’t see cream or half and half in listing of steps? Thanks. How much do I use ?
Natalie says
This was so easy and delicious!
Natasha says
Awesome!! Thanks for commenting. 😀
Michelle Sherman says
Can you use frozen gnocchi for this recipe?
Natasha says
That should be fine 😊
Lindsey Dunn says
So easy and delicious! I added mild Italian turkey sausage. The whole family loved it!
Natasha says
So glad it was a hit! 🙂
Tracy says
I made this with cauliflower gnocchi from Trader Joes and added chicken Italian sausage. It was AMAZING!!!
Natasha says
Yay!! So happy to hear that. 🙂
Christina says
This is our favorite weeknight meal! We can't get enough of it. I use heavy cream and add red pepper flakes. Love how fast and yummy this is.
Natasha says
That's wonderful to hear! So glad you like it!!
Ashley says
Loved This! I added some mushrooms and lentils + sausage on the side for the hubs. (He loved it too)
Natasha says
Yum! So glad you liked it! 🙂
Fran says
Love this recipe. My boyfriend loved it to and this was the first time he ate Gnocchi. I added ground Italian sausage to it. Will be making this again!! Thank you for this
Natasha says
That's awesome!! So glad you both liked it!
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!
Debs says
Love a tomato vodka sauce! Looks beautiful!
Natasha says
Thanks so much!!
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.