Pan Fried Gnocchi

Get ready for your new favorite way to cook gnocchi! These Pan Fried Gnocchi cook up crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Plus they’re infused with delicious olive oil and garlic flavor. You’ll love them as a unique side dish or appetizer.

Pan Seared Gnocchi

No need to boil these gnocchi! The oil softens them right up. And they get so much flavor from the garlic and Italian seasoning. You can serve it as a pasta side or even an appetizer with a side of marinara or pesto.

We love this recipe because it’s so easy to make these delicious gnocchi. And fast– it takes less than 10 minutes to cook them in the skillet. You can add seasonings of your choice. Try rosemary, onion powder, paprika, even chili powder. The gnocchi become so flavorful. It’s a great twist on a classic pasta dish.

Looking for more easy pasta recipes? Check out these delicious options: Easy Chicken Pesto Pasta 15-Minute Dinner Recipe, One-Pot Pasta Recipe With Ground Meat (Easy 20 Minute Meal), and Easy Chicken Pasta Salad (Healthy Main Dish Pasta Salad Recipe).

How To Make Pan Fried Gnocchi

No need to boil the gnocchi first. The oil and heat soften the pasta in the pan.

Add about a teaspoon of oil to the bottom of the skillet. Set heat to high.

Add in minced garlic and wait until the oil starts to sizzle. At this point, reduce the heat to medium.

Pour in the entire package of gnocchi. Mix the gnocchi up to coat in oil and garlic.

Heat for about 8 minutes, stirring every minute, until gnocchi is heated through. You may need to turn the heat up to medium high. The oil should be sizzling without burning the gnocchi.

Now add the seasonings: pepper and Italian seasoning. Sprinkle in grated parmesan cheese. Then stir the gnocchi with a spatula to mix it in with the seasonings.

Turn off the heat and move the cooked gnocchi to a serving plate.

Cooking Tips

• Add just enough oil to coat the bottom of the pan
• This recipe makes slightly firmer gnocchi than the traditional method of boiling. If you prefer the gnocchi softer, boil it first and then pan fry it.
• No need for salt once you add the parmesan cheese, but you can sprinkle some salt in if you would like

What To Serve With Sauteed Gnocchi

This flavorful gnocchi tastes amazing with a homemade sauce. Try Instant Pot Cherry Tomato Sauce, Basil Pesto Sauce Recipe (Fresh Italian Homemade Pesto, Best Ever), or Creamy Garlic Yogurt Dill Sauce.

And we love topping this Italian-seasoned gnocchi with air fried chicken or fish. Check out Air Fryer Swai Fish, Air Fryer Chicken Tenders Without Breading, or Air Fryer Mahi Mahi. All are healthy recipes that would go great with pasta!

More Pasta Recipes To Try

Instant Pot Pasta

One Pot Cheesy Taco Pasta

One Pot Sausage Pasta

Spicy Mexican Fajitas Pasta

Creamy Garlic Shrimp Linguine

See Also:

• How To Sauté Broccoli
• Steamed Spinach In The Instant Pot
• Arugula Salad With Figs