Creamy Garlic Mushroom & Fresh Herb Gnocchi (vegan recipe) (2024)

FAQs

What kind of sauce is good with gnocchi? ›

Traditionally, gnocchi are served with a light sauce of brown butter and fresh sage. Gnocchi are easy enough to make from scratch, but you can also find them in the grocery store pasta aisle – refrigerated or shelf-stable.

Vegan Gnocchi by BIO PRIMO - a delicious vegan version of the popular Italian classic. Enjoy it with hearty sauces or simply pan-fried with melted butter or olive oil. Always a welcome dish at any meal.

Similar to pasta, gnocchi is high in carbohydrates and low in protein. Although both are carbohydrate-heavy foods, it has been shown that regular pasta may have less of an effect on blood sugar levels. One publication points to the fact that pasta doesn't raise blood sugar after a meal to the level that potatoes do.

Nutritional Value

Believe it or not, regular pasta is actually more carb-heavy than gnocchi, coming in at around 2 times the amount of carbs per serving. Gnocchi is also notorious for having a lot more sodium, with over 200 grams of it per serving. Regular pasta doesn't have nearly as high of a sodium content.

Gnocchi is frequently tossed with sauce—a butter and sage sauce is a popular choice, but any sauce is a good choice. Whether you add it to soups, fry them in a pan, swap them for pasta or potatoes in salads or use them in pasta bakes, gnocchi is delicious for brunch, lunch or dinner.

Gnocchi, a substantial, high-calorie dish, was prepared on Thursday in anticipation of Friday, when, according to Catholic tradition, people fasted, abstaining from meat. On Friday, Romans traditionally ate fish-based dishes, such as chickpeas and cod, a dish still served on Fridays in the old-fashioned Roman taverns.

Contains Milk, Egg, Wheat. May Contain Traces Of Soy.

At Faro, Adey says, “We run very few potato gnocchi.” Instead they stick to the less common side of the root vegetable family: “Parsnip, gilfeather turnip, and salsify work great.” Broccoli and cauliflower, which are sturdy and dry, also hold up well to the test.

Egg yolk added to your gnocchi dough helps improve texture, and keep it together while cooking. Gnocchi is traditionally made with eggs in Veneto and no eggs in Piedmont, the two Northern Italian regions famous for gnocchi. We vote for egg yolks at the rate of 1 per (500g) 1 lb of uncooked potatoes used.

Gnocchi is more than just pasta, but an irresistibly airy, filling and versatile foundation to a number of quick and easy recipes. Not just gnocchi and tomato sauce, but baked pasta and soup and salad—yes, even salad. We're here to say: give your pantry something to brag about.

Can you just fry gnocchi? ›

Forget boiling it, you can actually just toss it in a skillet and cook it. This means less dishes, as it's all cooked in one skillet and crispy, pan fried gnocchi is the result. I love the texture of crispy gnocchi, with it's crunchy browned exterior.

Serve Creamy Steak and Gnocchi

I like to top the gnocchi with the cooked steak. Top the dish with more shredded Parmesan cheese and some dried or fresh parsley. This recipe is perfect with some roasted broccoli, asparagus, zucchini, or even a salad!

What is gnocchi? Gnocchi, pronounced 'n(y)oh-kee' (singular 'gnocco'), are a type of pasta consisting of soft, fat and chewy dumplings, typically paired with ragú, tomato or butter sauce. Traditionally, gnocchi dough is made of semolina or plain wheat flour, egg, and mashed potato.

🏪 Store-Bought Gnocchi

The packaged gnocchi is typically made from potato starch and flour, which means it is vegan. When buying gnocchi from the store, look for a package that says vegan or shows the certified vegan symbol. These simply cook in boiling water for 2-3 minutes!