parmesan garlic gnocchi in bowl

NOTE: This is an updated version of an old recipe on the blog. Scroll to the bottom of this post for the new recipe!

Some recipes just need a little refreshing, a little updating, a little reintroduction. This one pot creamy Parmesan garlic gnocchi is one of them, and I hope you agree — it’s good to see it here again.

The original recipe for this creamy, carb-happy dish was made with a prepackaged sauce which, as far as I can tell, has been discontinued. But I didn’t want that to mean that our relationship with the one pot gnocchi should also come to an end, oh no no nooooo. That would just be cruel.

Instead, what we now have here is a recipe that is just as fast (15 MINUTES, YOU GUYS), just as easy (10 ingredients!), and just as delicious but with a homemade sauce instead of one that pours out of a pouch. In other words, this newly revamped one pot creamy Parmesan garlic gnocchi dish = BAE.

mixing ingredients in one pot

As with all one pot recipes, I love that this entire dish cooks together. You make the quick sauce, add the gnocchi, let the gnocchi cook directly in the sauce, then stir in some goodies like Northern white beans, fresh chopped kale and grated Parmesan cheese. And that’s all she wrote. So when you’ve got a couple hours of The Bachelor to watch but only a few minutes to get dinner ready beforehand, this recipe is your BFF.

one pot parmesan garlic gnocchi

And even though it’s creamy, the sauce is made with just a little bit of butter and milk, so it’s better for you than just straight dumping cream into the pot, as some creamy pasta recipes require. I mean, don’t get me wrong, those recipes are DELISH, but sometimes it’s just too much. Plus, this makes me feel like I can sprinkle extra Parmesan cheese on top of my gnocchi with a heavy hand. Balance.

If you’ve tried the original version of this recipe on my blog, I’d love to know what you think of the new recipe with the homemade sauce! And if you haven’t yet tried it, now is the time to get this dish into your life. It’ll warm you up from the inside out, like good comfort food should, and carry you through the rest of this ridiculously chilly winter.

parmesan garlic gnocchi in bowl

One pot creamy gnocchi, will you accept this rose?

3.67 from 3 votes

One Pot Creamy Parmesan Garlic Gnocchi with White Beans and Kale

By Girl Versus Dough
A simple, flavorful gnocchi recipe made in one pot with white beans and kale! Be sure to serve with crusty bread for soaking up all the sauce!
Servings: 6 servings
parmesan garlic gnocchi in bowl
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
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Ingredients 

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 4 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 cups chicken broth, low sodium
  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 16 ounces gnocchi
  • 3 cups kale, chopped fresh
  • 15 ounces Northern white beans, drained
  • cup Parmesan cheese, grated, plus more for topping

Instructions 

  • Heat olive oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic; stir constantly for 1 minute until fragrant. Add chicken broth, milk, butter and a few dashes of salt and pepper.
  • Add gnocchi; stir to combine. Cook, stirring often, 3 to 5 minutes until gnocchi is soft and cooked through. Stir in kale, beans and Parmesan cheese. Cook until kale is just wilted.
  • Serve with more grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 317kcal, Carbohydrates: 46g, Protein: 12g, Fat: 10g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 0.2g, Cholesterol: 20mg, Sodium: 662mg, Potassium: 453mg, Fiber: 6g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 1277IU, Vitamin C: 11mg, Calcium: 220mg, Iron: 5mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Stephanie Wise is the founder and creator of Girl Versus Dough. She started sharing her bread baking adventures and recipes in 2009. Her love of bread only deepened as her skills and knowledge expanded. What began as a place to try others recipes quickly became a collection of her own creations!

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34 Comments

  1. Cary says:

    5 stars
    So very delicious! I’ve never written a review on a recipe before, but I couldn’t not write one for this one. Perfect fall or winter meal and so very easy to put it all together. Thank you! 

    1. Lauren says:

      Hi Cary! I’m so happy to hear that! Thanks for taking the time to let us know, and happy baking! ~gvd team

  2. Heather says:

    1 star
    Yeah, so this should be labeled as a soup. This is not sauce. Having to toss it out and try again without the ridiculous volume of liquid. I liked the idea, not a fan of the end result.

  3. Helen says:

    do you make it with pasta gnocchi or potato? what’s the difference?

    1. Stephanie says:

      Helen, Potato gnocchi is the only gnocchi I know of! It’s pasta, but it’s made with potato.

  4. Maureen says:

    I love this recipe, and have been using it for years! Just wondering if by any chance you have used it with frozen cauliflower gnocchi? Trying to think about the right way to incorporate that…and not ending up with gummy gnocchi! Thanks!

    1. Stephanie says:

      Maureen, I have not tried it with cauliflower gnocchi but I bet it would be yummy! Maybe cook the gnocchi separately from the sauce and then toss to combine just before serving?

  5. Rebecca | HikeGourmet says:

    Mmmm I was looking for an easy, nutritious one-pot meal. I can’t wait to try this one!!

    1. Stephanie says:

      Rebecca, yay! I hope you love this as much as I do! 🙂

  6. Angie says:

    5 stars
    I made this for my husband and I. We both loved it! I’m making it today for my mom and stepdad. I hope they love as much as we did.  Thank you for sharing!

    1. Stephanie says:

      Angie, thank you so much! I hope everyone loves it, too! 🙂

  7. Emily says:

    Making this ASAP and adding sausage.. like a kielbasa.. I’m swooning!

  8. Erica Cheek says:

    Tasty and a very quick meal that taste hearty.

  9. Melanie says:

    Better than the original!