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Tomato Gnocchi with Goat Cheese

Published: Aug 29, 2020 · Modified: Nov 22, 2022 by Maxine Dubois · This post may contain affiliate links Leave a Comment

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This Tomato Gnocchi with Goat Cheese is made with gnocchi, goat cheese, tomato sauce, parsley and cooked to perfection. 

This Tomato Gnocchi with Goat Cheese is made with gnocchi, goat cheese, tomato sauce, parsley and cooked to perfection. 

If you are craving something hearty and warm, this Goat Cheese Gnocchi is the answer. It is full of flavor and only takes 20 minutes to make. This is perfect for any weeknight recipe or if you need to whip something up quickly.

Serve this with Italian Breaded Steak or my Italian Mahi Mahi.

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  • Why you will love this recipe
  • Is Gnocchi a potato or a pasta?
  • Ingredients
  • Instructions
  • Substitutions
  • Variations
  • Equipment
  • Storage
  • Top tip
  • Tomato Gnocchi with Goat Cheese
  • Food safety

Why you will love this recipe

Full of flavor: The combination of the tomato sauce with the goat cheese is phenomenal.

Kid Friendly: My nieces absolutely loved this recipe (especially the sauce). If they want another pasta, you can make the sauce and add whatever pasta you prefer.

Great for cold weather: I love keeping warm with this goat cheese gnocchi during the winter days.

Serves a crowd: It is super easy to double this recipe, making it very simple to serve this at your next dinner party.

Is Gnocchi a potato or a pasta?

Gnocchi is not a form of pasta. It is actually a potato dumpling made with flour, eggs, and mashed potatoes. You can serve gnocchi with a variety of sauces like pesto, marinara, or this goat cheese tomato sauce.

Ingredients

These ingredients you will need for this Goat Cheese Gnocchi are gnocchi, goat cheese, tomato sauce, parsley, olive oil, garlic, parsley and parmesan.

You'll only need a few simple ingredients to make this. The exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below. Here's an overview of what you'll need:

  • Olive oil
  • Garlic
  • Gnocchi
  • Tomato Sauce
  • Goat cheese
  • Parsley
  • Parmesan
  • Salt and pepper

See recipe card for quantities.

Instructions

In a large pan on medium high heat, add oil and wait for it to shimmer. Toss in the garlic and toss until fragrant, about 1 minutes. Toss in the gnocchi and coat it in the oil. 

In a large pan on medium high heat, add oil and wait for it to shimmer. Toss in the garlic and toss until fragrant, about 1 minutes. Toss in the gnocchi and coat it in the oil. 

Toast the gnocchi, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes, until the color becomes a little darker. 

Toast the gnocchi, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes, until the color becomes a little darker. 

Lower the heat to about medium heat and pour in the tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and goat cheese. Cook the gnocchi, stirring frequently, until the goat cheese melts.

Lower the heat to about medium heat and pour in the tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and goat cheese. Cook the gnocchi, stirring frequently, until the goat cheese melts.

Garnish the gnocchi with parsley and parmesan cheese. Enjoy this Tomato Gnocchi with Goat Cheese!

Garnish the gnocchi with parsley and parmesan cheese. Enjoy this Goat Cheese Gnocchi!

Hint: Make sure to lower the heat when adding the tomato sauce and goat cheese. I do not recommend using homemade gnocchi as it will fall apart cooking it in the skillet.

Substitutions

  • Gnocchi: Any brand of gnocchi will do. You can find these in the pasta section of your grocery store. 
  • Goat cheese: Goat cheese is usually in the gourmet cheese section of the grocery store and rarely in the actual dairy/cheese section. If you do not like goat cheese, you can use cream cheese or ricotta instead. 
  • Tomato sauce: You can use crushed or tomato puree, or tomato sauce. If you prefer using marinara sauce, you can do so as well. 
  • Garlic: Feel free to add more minced garlic if you prefer. For best quality, use fresh garlic instead of the garlic from the jar. 
  • Olive Oil: I would extra virgin olive oil for best quality and taste.

Variations

Cooking is a chance to be creative! Have fun with it and feel free to make your own variation.

  • Spicy - add chili pepper flakes while cooking to imbue heat into the dish.
  • Deluxe - add baked prosciutto pieces on top for a nice crunch.

Check out this Cream Cheese Poblano Peppers.

This Tomato Gnocchi with Goat Cheese is made with gnocchi, goat cheese, tomato sauce, parsley and cooked to perfection. 

Equipment

Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Stone bakeware takes longer to heat up than metal pans, and also retain heat for longer, which could make the recipe more watery, or burnt on the outsides.

I love using my Caraway pots, pans and baking sheets for best quality.

Storage

This will be good in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

This Tomato Gnocchi with Goat Cheese can be frozen for up to three months.

Top tip

Make sure to lower heat when adding the tomato sauce and goat cheese.

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Tomato Gnocchi with Goat Cheese


  • Author: Maxine Dubois
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
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This Tomato Gnocchi with Goat Cheese is made with gnocchi, goat cheese, tomato sauce, parsley and cooked to perfection. 


Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons of olive oil
  • 4 cloves of garlic, smashed 
  • 1 pound of gnocchi 
  • 8 ounces of tomato sauce
  • 4 ounces of goat cheese
  • 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped
  • Parmesan, for topping

Instructions

  1. In a large pan on medium high heat, add oil and wait for it to shimmer. Toss in the garlic and toss until fragrant, about 1 minutes. Toss in the gnocchi and coat it in the oil. Toast the gnocchi, stirring frequently, for 3-4 minutes, until the color becomes a little darker. 
  2. Lower the heat to about medium heat and pour in the tomato sauce, salt, pepper, and goat cheese. Cook the gnocchi, stirring frequently, until the goat cheese melts. 
  3. Garnish the gnocchi with parsley and parmesan cheese. 

Notes

  • Make sure to lower the heat when adding the tomato sauce and goat cheese.
  • I do not recommend using homemade gnocchi as it will fall apart cooking it in the skillet. 
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Cooking
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 858
  • Sodium: 244 mg
  • Fat: 11 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Carbohydrates: 13 mg
  • Fiber: 4 g
  • Protein: 15 g
  • Cholesterol: 13 mg

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Food safety

  • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
  • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
  • Wash hands after touching raw meat
  • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
  • Never leave cooking food unattended
  • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
  • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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