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Creamy Garlic Butter Gnocchi Skillet (18–22 Min Quick Comfort)

Creamy Garlic Butter Gnocchi Skillet is a quick, comforting dinner that comes together in under 25 minutes. Soft potato gnocchi is simmered in a rich garlic butter cream sauce and finished with Parmesan for a cozy, restaurant-style meal that’s perfect for busy nights when you want something warm and satisfying without the wait.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb Potato gnocchi shelf-stable
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 1 tbsp Olive oil
  • 4 Cloves garlic, minced
  • ¾ cup Heavy cream (or half-and-half)
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • ¼ tsp Salt (adjust to taste)
  • ¼ tsp Black pepper
  • ¼ tsp Red pepper flakes (optional)
  • ¼ cup Reserved pasta water or broth (as needed)

Method
 

  1. Heat butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until melted and lightly foamy.
  2. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, just until fragrant. Do not brown.
  3. Stir in gnocchi and cook for 2–3 minutes, tossing gently so the gnocchi is coated in the garlic butter.
  4. Reduce heat to medium-low and pour in the cream. Simmer gently for 4–5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce begins to thicken.
  5. Stir in Parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
  6. Continue cooking for 2–3 minutes, until the gnocchi is tender and the sauce is creamy and coats the gnocchi evenly. Add reserved pasta water or broth as needed to loosen the sauce.
  7. Remove from heat. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  8. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.