Gnocchi with sage cream sauce

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These one-pot potato gnocchi with cream sauce are rich, delicious, and ready in just 20 minutes for a hearty, restaurant-quality dinner on weeknights and special occasions. The sage gnocchi recipe is also 100% gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan!

Creamy and comforting 20-minute gnocchi with white sauce

Gnocchi has become a weekly staple in my household since I shared a recipe Gluten-free gnocchi. Depending on your mood and hunger level, you can enjoy these fluffy, pillowy potato dumplings in dozens of ways. like light Tomato sauce, Pesto, Mushroom saucebaked Creamy tomato sauceOr – for something super creamy – this gnocchi cream sauce recipe.

With just a handful of simple and inexpensive pantry ingredients, you can pull together this delicious, creamy sage and white wine sauce that pairs perfectly with gnocchi and veggies—I used peas this time, but it’s pretty versatile.

Even better, the recipe only requires one pan and is super quick and easy so the whole family – including non-vegans – will enjoy! Browse my listings 27 Favorite Vegan Pasta Recipes For faster, easier and tastier meals.

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• Gnocchi: Buy or use in store Homemade gnocchi. Make sure it’s not cooked for this creamy gnocchi recipe.
• milk–Free cream: Use any dairy-free cream, such as soy, oat or thin cashew cream (which works like heavy cream). For a lower-fat version use dairy-free milk (or a 50/50 combination), but the sage cream sauce won’t be as creamy.
• white wine: Use a vegan dry white wine to add depth to the white sauce for the gnocchi. Instead of alcohol, a high-quality vegetable broth will work.
• Dijon mustard: A small amount of sage adds depth to the cream sauce.
• olive oil: or other neutral cooking oil or vegan butter.
• Aromatics: You’ll need onions (although shallots will work too) and garlic. Alternatively, use roasted garlic (to taste).
• the pea: Add a splash of color and extra nutrition with frozen (thawed) peas.
• the sage: Use fresh sage for best flavor. If you don’t have any, try dry Italian seasoning.
• Vegan Parmesan: Use Homemade Parmesan Or substitute store-bought Parmesan cheese. other Vegetarian cheese Also works if you prefer something meltier.
• Salt and black pepper: The season of taste.

You may also like to garnish the creamy gnocchi with some fresh parsley.

What can I add to this white sauce for gnocchi?

• Spinach/Kale: Adding 1-2 handfuls of greens is an easy way to boost the nutrition in this gnocchi with white sauce.
• Tomatoes: Stir in some sun-dried tomatoes for a little flavor, or fold in the crushed tomatoes when serving.
• Stay red chilies: To add some heat to the gnocchi cream sauce.
• protein: Up the protein in this creamy gnocchi recipe with white beans, chickpeas, crispy tofu, or your favorite vegan mock chicken pieces.
• Other vegetables: Add or replace peas with broccoli, asparagus, zucchini, cauliflower, corn, mushrooms (pre-set) etc.
• Pesto: Stir in a small amount of your choice Pesto For a creamy pesto sauce.

Read the recipe card below for this Full ingredient list, Measurements, full recipe method, and nutrition information.

How to Make Gnocchi with Cream Sauce

Follow just a few steps to get this creamy gnocchi recipe on your table in about 20 minutes.

• First, chop the onion and mince the garlic. Next, heat the oil (or vegan butter) in a large skillet over medium heat.
• Once hot, fry the onion for 3 minutes before adding the sage and garlic and fry for a further minute, stirring frequently.
• Add the salt and pepper, mustard, white wine and dairy-free cream to the pan, then stir well and bring to a boil.
• Lower the heat, add the gnocchi to the vegan cream sauce and cook for about 7-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the gnocchi are tender and the sauce has thickened.

If it gets too thick, add more cream/milk. If it is not thick enough, let it simmer for a few more minutes.

• Finally, sprinkle the gnocchi with sage Vegan ParmesanTaste it to see if it needs more salt and pepper, then serve and enjoy!

Storage instructions

go ahead: You can prepare the sage cream sauce in advance and store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a day or two. Then, when ready, add the gnocchi, cook, and enjoy!

shop: Once cooked, gnocchi are best within the first few hours. However, any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. I don’t recommend freezing it.

Reheat: Reheat creamy gnocchi in a skillet or microwave. Add a splash of vegetable broth or vegan cream/milk to loosen the sauce if needed.

What to serve with gnocchi?

While the gnocchi cream sauce is creamy and comforting enough to enjoy alone, it would pair wonderfully with many side dishes.

• the bread: Garlic breadsticksA crusty bread, Flatbreadfocaccia, Bruschettaetc
• side salad: A simple leafy green salad, shredded Brussels sprout salad, fresh tomato salad, or even something hearty. It is up to you.
• vegetables: Roasted tomatoes, green beans, broccoli, asparagus, artichokes, cauliflower, mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, spinach, etc.

Recipe notes

• Play with add-ins: You can increase color and nutrition with simple add-ins and ingredient swaps.
• A pinch of taste: You can like more garlic, white wine, salt or pepper etc.
• Uses leftover sauce: If you ever make too much sage cream sauce, add it to other pasta dishes, use it in a lasagna or gratin, even top pizza or spread it on sandwiches and wraps.

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