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gnocchi marinara in a skillet with fresh basil leaves and parmesan

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
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
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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