Vegetarian Marry Me Gnocchi (In Creamy Tuscan Sauce)

Gnocchi in a creamy Tuscan sauce and vegetarian sausage in a bowl.

5 from 28 ratings

Vegetarian Marry Me Gnocchi (In Creamy Tuscan Sauce)

With spicy vegan sausage and my proposal-worthy sauce, this vegetarian Marry Me gnocchi makes the most delicious, quick dinner. The dish comes together in one pot thanks to quick-cooking potato gnocchi. And as thousands of other readers have done with our "Marry Me" recipes, you can make this sauce vegan or use gluten-free gnocchi to make the dish gluten-free - see notes!

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Course: Main Dishes, Pastas, Soups

Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean

Diet: Diabetic, Halal, Hindu, Kosher, Vegetarian

Keyword: creamy gnocchi, creamy gnocchi soup, gnocchi recipe, marry me chicken, marry me gnocchi, marry me recipe, tuscan gnocchi

Diet: Vegetarian

Time: 30 minutes or less, 45 minutes or less

Servings: servings

Author: Sarah Bond

Ingredients

2 Tbsp unsalted butter 28 g
4 cloves garlic minced
½ tsp each oregano, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika
¼ tsp each salt and pepper
14 oz vegan spicy sausage I used Impossible Foods Plant Based Spicy Sausage, 396 g
½ cup sun-dried tomatoes roughly chopped, 130 g
2 cups vegetable broth 473 g
1 lb gnocchi 453 g
2 cups spinach roughly chopped
½ cup heavy cream 120 mL
½ cup grated parmesan 40 g
2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil

Instructions

Brown "Meat": Heat 2 Tbsp unsalted butter , 4 cloves garlic, ½ tsp each oregano, red pepper flakes, smoked paprika, and ¼ tsp each salt and pepper in a large saute pan or pot over medium heat. Cook for about 2 minutes, until garlic is fragrant. Crumble 14 oz vegan spicy sausage into pan. Cook until browned, about 5 to 10 minutes (depending on brand).
Fillings: Stir in ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes and 2 cups vegetable broth. Bring to a simmer then add 1 lb gnocchi. Cover and cook for 2 to 4 minutes or until tender.
Finish: Remove from heat. Stir in 2 cups spinach until wilted, then stir in ½ cup heavy cream, ½ cup grated parmesan, and 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil. Serve warm with crusty bread.

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Notes

For a vegan option, use dairy-free cream (like full-fat canned coconut milk or an unflavored dairy-free creamer), vegan butter, and vegan parmesan cheese.

For a gluten-free option, use a gluten-free gnocchi.

Storage: This gnocchi will keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days. It also makes a great vegetarian meal prep! To reheat it, place it back on the stove to reheat it or pop it in the microwave for 30-second bursts.

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