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    Published: Sep 26, 2023 by Genevieve · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

    Cheesy Gnocchi And Marinara Skillet

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    Gnocchi Marinara is the perfect fall pasta recipe that's easy to whip in less than 15 minutes. This pan-fried pumpkin gnocchi pasta dish is made with fresh marinara sauce, pumpkin puree, fresh parmesan cheese, fresh garlic and onion, and potato gnocchi. This is one easy pasta recipe that will be on repeat in your house!

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    gnocchi marinara sauce

    Cheesy Gnocchi and Marinara Skillet is delicious in the fall months when the weather starts to get a bit cooler, and you want an easy pasta dinner recipe. This Italian pasta recipe is similar to my Creamy Lemon Pasta With Chicken or my How To Make Pan Fried Ravioli need more pasta recipes in your life? Check out my Bacon Penne Pasta recipe and my Mizithra Cheese Browned Butter Pasta recipe or my Taco Pasta Casserole this easy dinner recipe the whole family will love!

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    • 🍝 Ingredients For Gnocchi Marinara Recipe
    • 🍝 Instructions For Cheesy Baked Gnocchi and Marinara
    • 🍝 Add-in's for Gnocchi Marinara Pasta
    • 🍝 FAQ for Easy Gnocchi Recipe
    • 🍝 More Delicious Dinner Recipes
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    🍝 Ingredients For Gnocchi Marinara Recipe

    ingredients for gnocchi marinara parmesan cheese, basil, garlic, chopped onion, marinara sauce, olive oil and pumpkin puree
    easy gnocchi marinara skillet

    What you'll need for Gnocchi With Marinara Sauce: Ingredient list

    • Store-bought Potato Gnocchi ( I like to get mine from Trader Joe's ) or homemade gnocchi
    • Marinara Sauce or Marzano Tomato Sauce Pasta Sauce ( red sauce is best for this )
    • Pumpkin Puree
    • Fresh Basil Leaves
    • Red onion or yellow onion
    • Fresh Chopped garlic from garlic gloves
    • Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • Freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
    • Cherry Tomatoes ( optional )

    🍝 Instructions For Cheesy Baked Gnocchi and Marinara

    gnocchi marinara in a skillet with fresh basil leaves and parmesan
    gnocchi marinara skillet

    Follow these simple steps for an Italian Food Comfort food meal and you'll be on your way to a simple and easy dinner in no time!

    Step 1: In a medium saucepan add the EVOO, chopped onions, and garlic and sauté until the onions are translucent.

    Step 2: Add the fresh tomato sauce and the pumpkin puree and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes.

    Add the San Marzano tomatoes and the pumpkin puree and simmer for 10-minutes.
    Add the fresh tomatoes and pumpkin puree to the fresh onions and chopped garlic and simmer over medium heat for ten minutes
    simmer the san Marzano tomato sauce in a saucepan
    Simmer the fresh tomatoes and pumpkin puree for a delicious pasta sauce

    Step 3: While the sauce for the gnocchi is simmering, boil the pot of water. Add the salt to the water and bring the salted water to a boil. Add the store-bought gnocchi to the boiling water. Set a timer and boil the gnocchi for 3 minutes. You’ll know the gnocchi is ready when it floats to the top.

    potato gnocchi boiling in water on the oven
    boiling gnocchi is the same way you would boil pasta

    Step 4: Remove the gnocchi from the water and add it to the simmering sauce in the hot skillet over medium heat. Simmer the pasta and sauce together for an additional 3-5 minutes. Add fresh black pepper and sea salt.

    Step 4: Remove the gnocchi from the water and add it to the simmering sace. Simmer the pasta and sauce together for an additional 3-5 minutes.
    gnocchi marinara recipe

    Step 5: Add the fresh basil and fresh parmesan cheese to the skillet and mix well.

    gnocchi marinara in a skillet with fresh basil leaves and parmesan
    gnocchi marinara skillet

    Step 6: Add the prepared gnocchi to bowls and top with more fresh basil, black pepper, and Parmesan Reggiano cheese and enjoy!

    This entire recipe takes 10-15 minutes!

    🍝 Add-in's for Gnocchi Marinara Pasta

    Add-in's for simple gnocchi marinara:

    You can make this chicken gnocchi marinara by adding in cooked chicken or ground meat like beef or spicy Italian sausage and red pepper flakes.

    Make this gnocchi primavera by adding loads of fresh veggies like carrots, zucchini, and squash. Or make it gnocchi seafood marinara by adding cooked shrimp.

    Gnocchi alla marinara is delicious with loads of parmesan and fresh mozzarella cheese and red pepper flakes. You could also use homemade marinara sauce for this Gnocchi dish.

    a plate of parmesan gnocchi topped with fresh basil leaves with a fork
    the best gnocchi recipe!

    Turn this into a marinara bake by popping it in the oven on the broil setting for a few minutes and top with mozzarella cheese for a baked cheesy topping. Or add fresh ricotta and turn this into ricotta gnocchi. Cheesy baked gnocchi is my favorite!

    This is a easy recipe new recipes the entire family will love or perfect for date night! You will love this delicious meal that will be your new favorite weeknight dinner.

    gnocchi in a sauce pan with a hand tossing fresh basil leaves over the marinara sauce
    gnocchi cooks on the stovetop

    This gnocchi bake takes little time and tastes delicious!

    🍝 FAQ for Easy Gnocchi Recipe

    What kind of sauce goes well with gnocchi?

    • Marinara sauce or arrabbiata pairs well, but so does Alfredo sauce or butter and sage sauce. Any sauce goes well with pre-made gnocchi.

    What is gnocchi pasta made of?

    • gnocchi dough is made of semolina or plain wheat flour, egg, and mashed potato

    How to store leftover gnocchi?

    • You can store leftover gnocchi pasta in a glass airtight container in the fridge for up to three days, but it's truly best eaten fresh or warmed up the next day.
    cheesy gnocchi marinara on plates topped with fresh basil and sea salt with forks and a bowl of salt
    gnocchi marinara sauce

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    Cheesy Gnocchi And Marinara Skillet

    Genevieve Jerome
    Gnocchi Marinara is the perfect fall pasta recipe that's easy to whip in less than 15 minutes. This pan-fried pumpkin gnocchi pasta dish is made with fresh marinara sauce, pumpkin puree, fresh parmesan cheese, fresh garlic and onion, and potato gnocchi. This is one easy pasta recipe that will be on repeat in your house!
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Dinner recipes
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 264 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 package storebought or homemade gnocchi
    • ¼ chopped red onion or yellow onion
    • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic gloves
    • 1 cup pumpkin puree
    • 1 jar Marinara sauce
    • 1 bunch fresh basil
    • 2 cups freshly grated parmesan cheese
    • Salt and black pepper to taste

    Instructions
     

    • In a medium saucepan add the EVOO, chopped onions, and garlic and sauté until the onions are translucent.
    • Add the fresh tomato sauce and the pumpkin puree and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes.
    • While the sauce for the gnocchi is simmering, boil the pot of water. Add the salt to the water and bring the salted water to a boil. Add the store-bought gnocchi to the boiling water. Set a timer and boil the gnocchi for 3 minutes. You’ll know the gnocchi is ready when it floats to the top.
    • Remove the gnocchi from the water and add it to the simmering sauce in the hot skillet over medium heat. Simmer the pasta and sauce together for an additional 3-5 minutes. Add fresh black pepper and sea salt.
    • Add the fresh basil and fresh parmesan cheese to the skillet and mix well.
    • Add the prepared gnocchi to bowls and top with more fresh basil, black pepper, and Parmesan cheese and enjoy!

    Notes

    🍝 FAQ for Easy Gnocchi Recipe

    What kind of sauce goes well with gnocchi?
    • Marinara sauce or arrabbiata pairs well, but so does Alfredo sauce or butter and sage sauce. Any sauce goes well with pre-made gnocchi. 
    What is gnocchi pasta made of?
    • gnocchi dough is made of semolina or plain wheat flour, egg, and mashed potato
    How to store leftover gnocchi?
    • You can store leftover gnocchi pasta in a glass airtight container in the fridge for up to three days, but it's truly best eaten fresh or warmed up the next day.  

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bowlCalories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 21gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 34mgSodium: 1611mgPotassium: 701mgFiber: 5gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 10765IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 641mgIron: 3mg
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