Italian grandmothers, avert your eyes. Better yet, don’t, because we firmly believe that gnocchi are at their best when they’re pan-fried rather than boiled. You’ll see what we mean with Dishing Out Health’s One Pan Crispy Gnocchi with Sausage and Brussels.
Not only is the weeknight dinner made with the store-bought kind, but it also comes together in just one skillet: The orbs of starchy goodness are seared until they’re crispy yet chewy, then combined with flavor-packed Italian sausage and caramelized Brussels sprouts.
Toss everything with a garlicky, autumny, maple-cider sauce and a generous helping of Parmesan cheese — and you’ll wonder why you ever boiled gnocchi in the first place.
The Time Commitment: Just over 30 minutes — less time than your usual what-to-make-for-dinner? debate.
Key Tips: The secret to getting gloriously crusty gnocchi? Jamie Vespa (aka Dishing Out Health), says to let them sauté undisturbed. Otherwise, they’re more likely to stick together and less likely to brown. Plus, this recipe is easily adaptable: swap Brussels sprouts for green beans, kale, or broccolini, or use plant-based sausage for a vegetarian version.
Other Takes: If you’re ready to embrace store-bought gnocchi as a weeknight staple, try…
Brown Butter Sage Cauliflower Gnocchi. Featuring perfectly tender butternut squash and a heavenly sauce, this is the greatest thing you can do with the Best Trader Joe’s Product of All Time.
Crispy Gnocchi with Burst Tomatoes and Mozzarella — essentially, a caprese salad, but in the form of an ooey, gooey, and deeply comforting dinner. No wonder it has 14,000 five-star reviews.
Creamy Chicken and Gnocchi. In addition to being hearty and impossible to mess up, this recipe requires a white wine that’s good enough to drink while cooking. Twist our arms.