Gnocchi is an Italian dumpling most often made with potatoes. It can be prepared by boiling, roasting or in this case pan frying. You can make it from scratch, buy it frozen or packaged dried (which is what this recipe uses).

How do you cook gnocchi from package?

Packaged gnocchi is a convenient ingredient which can be boiled for 3-5 minutes until they float to the top, roasted or pan fried for at least 5 minutes until plump.

Can you pan fry gnocchi without boiling?

Yes! You do not need to boil the gnocchi before frying.

How long should you pan fry gnocchi?

I like to pan fry gnocchi for at least 5 - 7 minutes until they are visibly plump and a little soft to the touch.

Pan Fried Gnocchi

Name: Pan Fried Gnocchi
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 package (16oz) gnocchi; 4 tablespoons butter*, plus 2-3 tablespoons more for a finishing sauce at the end | sub olive oil; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan; 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 lemon, juiced; Pinch of black pepper; Salt to taste; Chopped fresh herbs, optional

Description

A delicious cooking method to use for packaged gnocchi is pan fried in lots of butter. This fried gnocchi gets crispy on the outside and pillowy on the inside.

Ingredients

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1 package (16oz) gnocchi
4 tablespoons butter*, plus 2-3 tablespoons more for a finishing sauce at the end | sub olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 lemon, juiced
Pinch of black pepper
Salt to taste
Chopped fresh herbs, optional

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Instructions

Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a medium skillet and carefully mix in the packaged gnocchi until every dumpling is nice and glossy.
Toast the gnocchi for 5-7 minutes until golden brown and plump and the butter is absorbed. Careful you don't brown it too much or the exterior gets a little too crunchy.
Add the additional butter, parmesan and seasonings to the pan and stir all together.
Finished with some lemon juice and optional fresh herbs on top.
Serve immediately.

Notes

If the gnocchi is too dry for your taste, add your favorite sauce such as a pesto or tomato sauce.
You can substitute olive oil for the butter for a healthier fat option.
You do not have to boil the gnocchi before frying.
This recipe has only been tested for packaged gnocchi, so I'm not sure on cooking times for fresh or frozen gnocchi.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Pasta
Method: Fried
Cuisine: Italian

Keywords: pan fried gnocchi, fried gnocchi, pan seared gnocchi, pan fried gnocchi in butter, gnocchi side dish