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20 of our best gnocchi recipes

Our best gnocchi recipes with sauces including gorgonzola, pesto, carbonara and an Italian ragu.
Creamy mushroom and spinach gnocchi

While technically not a pasta, these potato-based pillows act as the perfect base for all your favourite sauces. And while many supermarkets sell their version of pre-made gnocchi, making it yourself from scratch is much more rewarding (and free of all preservatives). We’ve pulled together our favourite gnocchi recipes that are perfect for first timers to the master chefs. What are you waiting for?

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Potato gnocchi

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Potato gnocchi

Find out just how easy it is to make your own potato gnocchi with this simple, straightforward recipe. Once you’ve discovered just how tender and tasty home-made gnocchi is, you’ll never go back!

Potato gnocchi with blue cheese sauce

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How to make potato gnocchi

Light, fluffy pillows of potato gnocchi are a great comfort food. And it’s easier to make than you think. Our expert Test Kitchen tips make it simple.

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Parsnip gnocchi with nutmeg and thyme butter

Parsnip gnocchi with nutmeg and thyme butter

You’ve tried gnocchi, now try it with parsnip for added flavour that pairs beautifully with nutmeg and thyme butter. It’s easier than you think!

Gnocchi with three cheeses

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Gnocchi with three cheeses

Gnocchi with three cheeses

These classic little Italian dumplings are delicious in a rich creamy three-cheese sauce.

Semolina gnocchi with mushroom ragu

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Semolina gnocchi with mushroom ragu

Italians are the best at vegetarian pasta dishes. We have created a beautiful semolina gnocchi with mushroom ragu recipe for meat-free Monday’s.

kumara gnocchi with four cheese sauce

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Kumara gnocchi with four cheese sauce

Kumara gnocchi with four cheese sauce

potato gnocchi with mushrooms & THYME

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Potato gnocchi with mushrooms & thyme

Potato gnocchi with mushrooms & thyme

BAKED KUMARA GNOCCHI with Garlic Cream Sauce

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Baked kumara gnocchi with garlic cream sauce

Comforting baked kumara gnocchi in a rich and creamy garlic sauce

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Pork and fennel ragu with kumara and goat’s cheese gnocchi

Pork and fennel ragu with kumara and goat’s cheese gnocchi

Warm, hearty and utterly delicious, this flavour packed pork and fennel ragu is cooked to tender perfection and served atop homemade kumara and goat’s cheese gnocchi. It makes the ultimate Winter dinner dish.

HOME-MADE GNOCCHI WITH CHICKEN AND MUSHROOMS

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Home-made gnocchi with chicken and mushrooms

Home-made gnocchi with chicken and mushrooms

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Potato and pumpkin gnocchi with rocket pesto

Warm up the family with this delicious potato and pumpkin gnocchi with flavoursome rocket pesto – a perfect comfort meal for the colder winter nights.

gnocchi quattro formaggio

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Gnocchi quattro formaggio

Gnocchi quattro formaggio

Once you know how to make potato gnocchi you’ll enjoy all kinds of pasta sauces – but nothing beats this classic four cheese sauce. Delicious!

Photographer: Dean Wilmot/Stylist: Louise Bickle

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Gnocchi with caramelised pumpkin & sage sauce

Gnocchi with caramelised pumpkin & sage sauce

spinach and prosciutto gnocchi

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Spinach and prosciutto gnocchi

Spinach and prosciutto gnocchi

This 15 minute dinner uses only 5 ingredients for a hearty dish that’s on the table, fast.

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Oregano lamb stew with gnocchi

Fresh oregano leaves add their unmistakeable flavour to this succulent lamb stew served on a bed of pillowy gnocchi. A classic winter warmer if we’ve ever seen one!

Creamy mushroom and spinach gnocchi

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Creamy mushroom and spinach gnocchi

There’s absolutely no hassle involved in this easy Italian recipe. With a creamy sauce, melted cheese and juicy mushrooms this is one gnocchi recipe you’ll be saving for later.

gnocchi with burnt butter and sage

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Gnocchi with burnt butter and sage

A ricer or mouli, available from kitchenware stores, will give the best result for smooth potato puree and therefore a lighter gnocchi. Burnt butter and sage sauce is an easy and delicious accompaniment.

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Ricotta gnocchi with rich tomato sauce

This ricotta gnocchi with rich tomato sauce replaces potato with firm ricotta for an extra creamy gnocchi.

Creamy salmon gnocchi

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Creamy salmon gnocchi

This recipe pairs store bought gnocchi with a creamy sauce and delicate salmon for an easy and delicious meal. If you have a bit more time then you can make your own gnocchi as well.

creamy herb and garlic chicken with gnocchi

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Creamy herb and garlic chicken with gnocchi

A rich and creamy herb and garlic chicken with gnocchi.

Potato gnocchi with blue cheese sauce

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Potato gnocchi with blue cheese sauce

Delight your family and friends with homemade potato gnocchi. Complete with a warm blue cheese sauce, it’s the ultimate comfort food that’ll keep you coming back for more.

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