One-Pan Creamy Broccoli Gnocchi Recipe Is Quick & Tasty by 30Seconds Food


One-Pan Creamy Broccoli Gnocchi Recipe Is Quick & Tasty

Gnocchi is an Italian dumpling made with potato, flour, egg and salt. They are light, fluffy and the perfect foundation for all sorts of sauces, vegetables and proteins. This easy broccoli gnocchi recipe uses pre-made gnocchi you can find on the pasta aisle or sometimes in the refrigerated section.

To achieve the beautiful green color, be sure to mash some of the cooked broccoli florets up into the sauce as you stir. Serve this gnocchi recipe as a vegetarian main dish or as a side dish.

Cuisine: Italian / American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 to 12 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large head broccoli, cut into florets
  • 1/2 cup crème fraiche (more as needed)
  • 1 package (16 ounces) gnocchi
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1/3 cup grated mozzarella
  • 1 lemon, juiced

Here's how to make it: 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add the broccoli florets and cook, stirring, until broccoli softens, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add the crème fraiche and stir to combine. Mash some of the florets as you stir to incorporate into the crème fraiche. 
  2. Add the gnocchi and thyme. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 2 minutes. 
  3. Add the Parmesan and mozzarella. Stir in the lemon juice. If you want it creamier, add more crème fraiche. Heat through.

Need help converting cooking and baking measurements? Here are some handy kitchen conversion charts. Here's how to submit your recipes to 30Seconds.

Take 30 seconds and join the 30Seconds community, and follow us on Facebook to get recipes in your newsfeed daily. Inspire and be inspired.

Related Products on Amazon We Think You May Like:

30Second Mobile, Inc. is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.

Skillets $10 & Up
Olive Oil $4 & Up
Gnocchi $3 & Up

Gnocchi Soup Recipe Like Olive Garden: Stay Home & Make This Easy 30-Minute Copycat Gnocchi Soup Recipe

Creamy Gnocchi Recipe With Mushrooms: This Easy Gnocchi Recipe Tastes Gourmet in 20 Minutes

Gnocchi Gratin With Spinach & Ricotta Recipe: This 10-Minute Gourmet Magazine Recipe Has Survived the Years

30-Minute Fluffy Beef Gnocchi Recipe in a Luscious Tomato Cream Sauce

Donna John
I love gnocchi! Delicious recipe. It had me at "one pan."
Elisa Schmitz
Same here! Sooo delish!! #yum
bepositive
So quick. So yummy. 😍

join discussion

Please login to comment.

recommended tips

6-Ingredient Chewy Italian Almond Cookies (Ricciarelli): Gluten Free & Dairy Free

Raspberry Baked Oatmeal Recipe: The Breakfast You Didn't Know You Needed

Best Italian Restaurant Alfredo Sauce Copycat Recipe: 3 Ingredients + 10 Minutes

Camila Alves McConaughey's Creamy No-Bake Lemon Cheesecake Recipe (5 Ingredients)