Creamy Summer Veggie Gnocchi Skillet combines fresh herbs and vegetables with sauteed gnocchi in this easy, gluten free comfort food recipe that's made in just 1 pan.
1-1/2cupssweet corn kernelsfrom ~2 large sweet corn cobs
1/2small red onionminced
salt and pepper
1cupcherry tomatoessliced in half if large
3clovesgarlicpressed or minced
1/4cuppacked fresh basil leaveschopped
3/4 - 1cuphalf & halfsee notes
1/2cupfreshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the gnocchi then spread into an even layer and let sit undisturbed until the bottoms are golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Stir the gnocchi then continue to saute for 3-4 more minutes, stirring frequently, until the gnocchi are golden brown all over and tender in the centers. Transfer the gnocchi to a plate then set it aside.
Melt the butter in the skillet still over medium-high heat. Add the zucchini, sweet corn, and onions, season with salt and pepper, then saute until the zucchini is crisp-tender, 4-5 minutes - don’t overcook the zucchini. Add the cherry tomatoes, garlic, and basil then saute until the cherry tomatoes begin to burst, 2 minutes.
Add the half & half then stir to combine. Once the half & half starts bubbling around the edges of the skillet, turn the heat down to medium, sprinkle in the parmesan cheese, then stir to combine. Add the crispy gnocchi then stir to combine and simmer until the gnocchi are heated through and the sauce has slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes.
Remove the skillet from the heat then let it sit for 5 minutes to thicken. Taste and adjust salt and pepper if necessary then scoop into bowls and serve.
Notes
Different brands of gluten free gnocchi are sold in different sized packages, usually ranging from 12-16oz, depending on the brand. I recommend Delallo Gluten Free Gnocchi, though many brands work great. The only brand I don't recommend is Good Graces.
If using a 12oz package of gnocchi, use 3/4 cup half and half. If using a 14oz package gnocchi, use a scant cup half & half. If using a 16oz (1lb) package of gnocchi, use the full cup of half & half.