This one pot creamy lemon gnocchi is such a dream! Super easy, made with parmesan, cream and lots of lemon zest, it comes together in less than 20 minutes. So cozy and comforting!

We’re still in cozy dinner season!

creamy lemon gnocchi

This creamy lemon gnocchi is made in one pot, is ridiculously easy, tastes like heaven and is a lovely little side dish or simple dinner to get through the last few winter weeks.

creamy lemon gnocchi

Yes, I love a savory lemon dish anytime of year. But now, when spring is soclose we can almost feel it, is when I appreciate lemon dishes the most.

Lemony pasta that is so bright, super refreshing and makes it taste like sunshine is closer than we think! 

creamy lemon gnocchi

This gnocchi is a bridge between those gloomy dark winter days and the bright sunny spring ones to come. It’s still major comfort food – cozy, creamy, easy to enjoy. But it tastes fresh! Lemony! Bright and fun. 

Sunshine in a dish.

Cozy sunshine in a dish. 

creamy lemon gnocchi

If gnocchi risotto was a thing, it would be like this. One pan, stirring until the gnocchi is cooked, a seriously creamy parmesan sauce blanketing each little potato dumpling. DREAMS!

creamy lemon gnocchi

This is how easy it comes together:

I saute some shallots and garlic. Then add a splash of white wine!

Next, chicken stock, lemon juice and cream. 

Throw in some uncooked gnocchi and stir stir stir. The sauce thickens and the pasta cooks!

Add in tons of fresh lemon zest for that zingy bright flavor.

creamy lemon gnocchi

Finally, stir in all the parmesan until it melts. Oh my word. 

Serve it up with some fresh basil, more parm, crushed red pepper… yum yum yum. 

This is so delicious and super easy. It’s a lovely little side dish but I would also gladly eat it for dinner. An embarrassingly easy solo dinner – it’s perfect for that. Maybe add some toasted sourdough! 

creamy lemon gnocchi

And that’s dinner! 

creamy lemon gnocchi

Creamy Lemon Gnocchi

Creamy Lemon Gnocchi

This one pot creamy lemon gnocchi is such a dream! Super easy, made with parmesan, cream and lots of lemon zest, it comes together in less than 20 minutes. So cozy and comforting!
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Ingredients

Instructions 

  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the shallots, garlic and a pinch of salt and pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, until softened.
  • Add in the white wine and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Add in the chicken stock, heavy cream and lemon juice. Add in the gnocchi. Bring the mixture to a boil then reduce it to a simmer. Cook, stirring often, until the gnocchi is cooked and the sauce is creamy, about 5 to 6 minutes.
  • Stir in the lemon zest and parmesan. Taste and season more with salt and pepper as needed.
  • Serve, topping with fresh basil, red pepper flakes and more parmesan.
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