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Gnocchi with Creamy Parmesan Tomato Sauce & Vegetables

  • 20 min
  • 2–6 servings
  • 672 kcal / serving
  • ★ 4.1 on Mealime

Creamy tomato-parmesan sauce coats tender gnocchi and sautéed vegetables for a comforting weeknight meal. The sauce thickens quickly and the gnocchi pick up all the flavors for a balanced, easy dinner.

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Pasta & Pizza · Italian · Pasta and noodles · 20-minute dinner · Mealime recipe

Ingredients

  • 2 mediumcarrots
  • 8 fl ozchicken or vegetable broth
  • 1 clovegarlic
  • 2 fl ozheavy whipping cream
  • 1 ½ ozParmesan cheese
  • 1 (16 oz) pkgpotato gnocchi
  • ½ (8 oz) cantomato sauce
  • 1 mediumzucchini squash

From the pantry: all-purpose flour, black pepper, butter, unsalted, salt

Cookware

can opener · chef's knife · colander · cutting board · garlic press (optional) · grater · large pot · measuring cups · measuring spoons · stirring spoon · vegetable peeler · whisk or fork

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Directions

  1. Fill a large pot with water and bring it to a boil.
  2. Wash and dry the vegetables, then cut the carrots into small dice and the zucchini into small dice.
  3. Add the carrots to the boiling water and cook until fork-tender, about 3–5 minutes.
  4. Peel and mince the garlic.
  5. Add the zucchini and gnocchi to the pot with the carrots and boil for about 2 minutes more, then drain and set aside.
  6. Return the pot to the stove over medium heat and add the butter, swirling until melted.
  7. Stir in the garlic and flour, whisking until smooth, then gradually whisk in the broth and bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, whisking occasionally, until the sauce thickens, 2–3 minutes.
  8. Stir in the tomato sauce, cream, salt, and pepper until combined.
  9. Return the gnocchi and vegetables to the pot and cook, stirring often, until heated through, 1–2 minutes.
  10. Grate the Parmesan finely over the dish.
  11. Divide among bowls and top with the Parmesan before serving.

Two tips

  • Prep the vegetables and grate Parmesan ahead of time to speed up dinner prep.
  • If saving leftovers, store the sauce and gnocchi separately and reheat gently with a splash of broth or water to loosen the sauce.

Nutrition per serving

Calories
672 kcal
Protein
20 g
Carbs
60 g
Fat
41 g
Fiber
6 g
Sodium
786 mg

Estimates from the recipe's published nutrition data; they change with the version you pick above.

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