This One-Pan Skillet Gnocchi with mushrooms is a fast, easy, satisfying dish that's vegetarian, dairy-free, and perfect for Meatless Mondays!
Back-to-school season is here, and during these hectic days and nights, it's oh so tempting to simply reach for take-out or delivery for dinner. I love dining out with my family! But, we do try to keep a list of super easy, wicked fast, and crazy delicious meals to cook at home that can fit into our busy schedule.
While I've got a large recipe collection of dishes that are made 100% from scratch, I know that it's not always feasible to cook every meal that way. In our home, I have learned to rely on a few simple store-bought shortcuts that save time and money, but still deliver high on flavor and nutrition.
Store-bought gnocchi is one of them. I'd love to be able to make gnocchi and pasta from scratch each Sunday for the week ahead. But let's be real: that's just not going to happen in my life right now.
The key for this recipe is to purchase the 5-minute gnocchi packages in your grocery store's refrigerated deli section. I discovered them a few years ago, and they have changed my life! Pre-packaged gnocchi gives us one more fast option for amazing at-home dinners.
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🌟 Why this recipe works
This dish is something that I will sometimes whip up for one of my Fast Lunch meals when I work from home, but it's also an amazing dinner to feed the family when you're short on time.
Thanks to store-bought, refrigerated packages of gnocchi, this dinner comes together in 20 minutes or less! You definitely want to use the refrigerated deli section gnocchi, and not dry shelf-stable gnocchi, as the cooking times are different for those.
I've doubled the recipe I normally make for lunch, so this recipe makes about 4 servings.
🍄 Ingredients
There are just five simple ingredients - butter, garlic, mushrooms, gnocchi, basil. Often the simplest ingredients create the freshest, best tasting meals!
One-pan dinners are such a time saver, and I love having less pots and pans to clean-up (who doesn't, right?!).
Plus, the gnocchi really soaks up the buttery mushrooms and garlic as you stir all of the ingredients together. The butter gives the gnocchi a light, crispy coating. This really allows you to enjoy the other flavors, versus cooking it with a heavy sauce.
"Quick, easy, and delicious! Perfect. Will definitely make again."
Reader Rhonda
Mushrooms: a Meatless Monday star
The mushrooms add richness and depth to the dish. This makes it a fantastic Meatless Monday meal that will leave meat lovers satisfied. Plus, if you use a vegan butter as I do (I love Earth Balance brand), it's dairy-free!
Although, you could add a sprinkling of cheese if you really wanted to. If you don't have any dairy issues, go for it!
Refrigerated packaged gnocchi is one of the best, most delicious kitchen shortcuts for those nonstop busy weeknights. I try to always have a package or two in my fridge. They've saved my last-minute meal decision hide on more than one occasion!
🍷 Wine pairings for mushroom gnocchi
There are two ways you could go with a wine pairing for this skillet gnocchi.
You could pair this dish with a Pinot Noir. This lovely red wine could help bring out the natural umami flavors of the mushrooms.
Or, you could pair it with an unoaked or lightly oaked Chardonnay or a crisp Pinot Gris. Both would complement the buttery fluffy gnocchi.
Try any of these three delicious picks from Chehalem Winery in Willamette Valley, Oregon:
- Three Vineyard Pinot Noir ($30)
- INOX Unoaked Chardonnay ($20), or the
- Three Vineyard Pinot Gris ($20).
These are exceptional wines at an amazing value.
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Skillet Gnocchi with Mushrooms
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp butter (vegan or regular, whichever you prefer)
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 - ¼ cup cremini mushrooms, evenly sliced
- 2 pkgs refrigerated, packages of gnocchi (usually in your store's deli section)
- 2 tsp basil, finely chopped
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large cast iron skillet or sauté pan over medium-high heat.
- Add minced garlic and stir, heating the garlic for about 30 seconds before adding the mushrooms to the pan. Stir mushrooms and garlic for 1-2 minutes.
- Add gnocchi to the pan and stir ingredients together. Cook gnocchi for 4-5 minutes, stirring regularly.
- Sprinkle chopped basil evenly over pan and stir ingredients, cooking for about one more minute. Gnocchi will be slightly browned and crisp on the outside.
- Remove skillet from heat. Serve immediately.
Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.
Sherry says
We used a porcini mushroom and ricotta cheese filled gnocchi and it was delicious!
Marlynn Jayme Schotland says
Porcini mushrooms are so delicious! So glad you loved it, Sherry! ❤️
Elizabeth Whitney says
Thanks for shearing! This meal is perfect for fall that is proper across the corner. i like mushrooms and this is a first rate easy exile for busy weeknight dinners.
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
It really is perfect for those crazy evenings! Thank you, Elizabeth! :)
Kelsey says
This looks great, thanks for the quick and delicious meal idea.
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Glad you enjoyed the post! :)
Waz says
I remember seeing this in your IG stories recently. Gnocchi and mushrooms... two of my favorite things. Maybe I'll have to make this for dinner tonight!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
You totally should! Super easy and yummy! :)
Erin @ Platings and Pairings says
What a delicious quick and easy recipe! Love the gnocchi wine pairings too!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Thank you, Erin! :)
Jenni LeBaron says
I love how simply this recipe comes together. The mushrooms are the perfect addition to this and I love that it comes together in 30 minutes.
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Perfect for those hectic nights! Thanks, Jenni! :)
Felicity Frankish says
Yum, this looks so amazing!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Thanks so much, Felicity!
Natalia says
How much calories are in one serving roughly? Im definitely making this tonight
Mary says
I love gnocchi, and it's been awhile since we've had any. Great idea for weeknights! Going on our menu for back to school.
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Yay! Let me know how you like it! :)
Sonal says
This meal is perfect for fall that is right around the corner. I love mushrooms and this is a great simple exile for busy weeknight dinners.
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Agreed! It makes more a great and quick fall dish! Thanks, Sonal!
Caitlyn Erhardt says
I actually have some gnocchi I need to use up! This recipe will be perfect and I cant wait to try it! Thanks for sharing!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
I'm so glad you enjoyed the recipe! Let me know how it is! :)
Renee @ The Good Hearted Woman says
First, I love the simplicity of this comforting dish. Second, Thank you! Thank you for being honest enough to say you are a real human, and don't Always make Everything from scratch. Seriously. Now just let me crochet a new dish scrubby before I do the dishes.
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
LOL! There aren't enough hours in the day! Thanks so much, Renee!
georgie says
NEED this in my life asap! I'm obsessed with gnocchi, but for some reason very rarely make it! I freaking love mushrooms too so I know this would be the perfect recipe for me!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
It's a win-win! :)
Allison - Celebrating Sweets says
I love easy meals! This one looks perfect!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Easy meals are the way to go! Thanks you, Allison! :)
Jillian says
I LOVE, LOVE Gnocchi - just like this recipe with the addition of a shake or two of Parmesan cheese!
Marlynn | UrbanBlissLife says
Gnocchi is my fav! Thanks, Jillian!