One Pan Gnocchi alla Vodka

Name: One Pan Gnocchi alla Vodka
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
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 )

Published: Jan 30, 2018 / Updated: Oct 12, 2021 / 29 Comments

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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.

gnocchi alla vodka sauce in a teal bowl — Photos updated 7/18

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. 😉