What to Serve with Gnocchi: 21 Easy Recipes
Wondering what to serve with gnocchi??? Look no further! Here you’ll find a roundup of 21 easy recipes to serve with gnocchi. From cheesy garlic bread to vegetable sides to delicious salads, you’ll be sure to find your perfect side dish!
I am a fan of easy weeknight dinners and gnocchi is one of my go-to’s! It’s super easy and cooks up quickly!
My Creamy Pesto Gnocchi with Lemon is done in TEN MINUTES flat! And my Gnocchi alla Sorrentina is just simple, fresh comfort food! Needs your veggies?! Try this delicious Italian Sausage Gnocchi Bake!
Gnocchi can stand on it’s own as a meal, but in case you need a little something more, I have rounded up 21 delicious side dishes to round out your perfect meal!
There are all types of different sides dishes listed from simple salads to roasted veggies–you’ll be sure to find a few you love!
What to Serve with Gnocchi: 21 Easy Recipes
If you are planning a delicious gnocchi dinner then take some of the stress of trying to figure out what to serve with it by using some of these tasty side dishes for gnocchi recipes! Whether you are looking for a warm and fluffy garlic bread recipe, a crisp and flavorful salad recipe, or a tasty roasted vegetable recipe, you will find the perfect dish to serve with your gnocchi here!
Simple Arugula Salad
This Simple Arugula Salad recipe isn’t even really a recipe! It’s ridiculously simple and a super easy side dish that complements almost any main course! Arugula is tossed with the bright, simple flavors of lemon juice and olive oil, then topped with shaved Parmesan cheese. Your go-to salad is ready in about 5 minutes!
The *BEST* Air Fryer Garlic Bread
This Air Fryer Garlic Bread will have you wanting to eat the whole loaf! I promise! Slathered with garlic butter, perfectly crispy and oh, so garlicky, this **AMAZING** bread cooks up in about 5 minutes!
Roasted Tomato Bruschetta
This Roasted Tomato Bruschetta is a little slice of heaven! Crusty bread is topped with creamy ricotta, then piled high with delicious, super sweet roasted tomatoes and finished off with fresh basil and a generous drizzle of balsamic glaze. It’s literally the perfect bite!! This side pairs so well with gnocchi!
The Best Air Fryer Broccoli
This air fryer broccoli is a quick and easy side dish with just a few ingredients that pack a serious flavor punch! Using fresh broccoli, this easy side dish comes together in less than 15 minutes and using the air fryer is WAY quicker than roasting broccoli in the oven!
Simple Sautéed Asparagus
Another great gnocchi side dish, this simple sauteed asparagus is tender asparagus stalks cooked in butter, garlic and an assortment of herbs. A ten minute side dish that pairs perfectly with pasta!
The Best Tossed Green Salad for a Crowd
Sometimes you need just a delicious, basic tossed green salad for a crowd! This salad is an Italian chopped salad of sorts and could not be easier! The simple homemade dressing adds so much fresh flavor and makes it truly special, yet hassle free!
Garlic Parmesan Green Beans
Green vegetable sides are perfect paired with gnocchi and these Garlic Parmesan Green Beans are as easy as it gets! The best part? This recipe only requires 6 ingredients and 15 minutes!
Tomato & Mozzarella Panzanella Salad
A classic Tuscan Italian recipe, Panzanella is a simple mixture of crusty bread, juicy tomatoes, and an olive oil vinaigrette that makes the perfect light, summery side dish.
Crispy Parmesan Brussel Sprouts - apaigeofpositivity
Another super easy side dish! Baked until crunchy and covered in parmesan cheese and bread crumbs—this is how we celebrate magnificent brussels sprouts!
Savory Pizza Dough Garlic Monkey Bread
This savory pizza dough garlic monkey bread is a fun twist on classic garlic bread. Packed with savory, cheesy garlic butter and soft, pillowy dough bites, you will not be able to stop munching on this monkey bread!
Roasted Eggplant
Roasted Eggplant is flavorful, delicious, and one of my all-time favorite low-carb side dishes. So easy to make, roasting eggplant results in perfectly tender and caramelized bite-size pieces perfect for dipping or tossing in your favorite pasta and salads.
Balsamic Spinach and Mushrooms
It's an incredibly fast and easy side dish that's also super healthy! These Balsamic Spinach and Sauteed Mushrooms are a new favorite in our house that can be made in under 20 minutes!
Perfect Air Fryer Baby Carrots
These air fryer baby carrots are a quick and simple side dish that’s parent and kid approved! These air fried roasted carrots are tossed in a sweet and savory glaze that’s a cinch to make. This delicious recipe is a perfect weeknight side dish!
Sweet Potato Beet Salad with Feta (Vegan Option)
This Sweet Potato Beet Salad is full of color, flavor, and texture! Feta cheese, crunchy walnuts, and caramelized onions take it to the next level, and the honey balsamic dressing brings it all together!
Sauteed Zucchini
Perfectly tender Sauteed Zucchini that’s never soggy or mushy. Cooked in garlic and olive oil, all you need is 10 minutes to transform this lackluster green vegetable into everyone’s favorite side dish recipe!
Roasted Cauliflower with Parmesan Cheese
Roasted Cauliflower with Parmesan Cheese is tender-crisp, golden, and full of nutty caramelized flavor. It’s a simple, healthy side dish that goes with almost anything
Tomato Mozzarella Salad
This Tomato Mozzarella Salad is a simple, fresh appetizer or side salad perfect for tomato season – and ready in just 15 minutes! With a combination of just 6 ingredients, this balsamic and avocado twist on a chopped Caprese salad will knock your socks off!
Fathead Keto Dinner Rolls Recipe (Keto Bread Rolls)
A low carb keto dinner rolls recipe that tastes just like the real thing! A secret ingredient in these easy keto bread rolls gives them the best texture.
Caesar Salad Recipe
Classic Caesar Salad with crisp homemade croutons, parmesan cheese and a light caesar dressing – for when you want to impress your dinner guests.
Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks Recipe
This simple recipe for Copycat Olive Garden Breadsticks makes buttery, garlic-scented, and chewy breadsticks that are utterly addictive!
Roast Whole Artichokes in the Oven for a Simple Appetizer
Artichokes are simple, delicious and so easy to roast in the oven! They are a great side for baked pasta because they can bake right along with the pasta!
IS GNOCCHI A SIDE DISH OR MAIN DISH?
It depends if you’re Italy or the United States! LOL! In Italy, gnocchi is typically served as a side or starter dish. However, in the U.S., it’s usually a main course!
Either way, gnocchi is a delicious dish that can be enjoyed any time your little heart desires!
WHAT PROTEIN GOES WELL WITH GNOCCHI?
If you are not serving gnocchi as a main dish, but instead a SIDE dish or starter like they do in Italy, you’ll want a nice protein to go along with it.
Grilled or pan-cooked chicken or fish are perfect options. Steak and pork chops work well, too!
WHAT IS A GOOD GNOCCHI RECIPE?
Gnocchi alla Sorrentina is my favorite gnocchi dish! It’s a simple dish made with just a handful of ingredients and perfect for a busy weeknight!
This is such an easy recipe is made with a simple homemade tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese and lots of fresh basil. It’s pure comfort food!
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Hopefully this post has given you some good ideas on what to serve with gnocchi! Ready to make the perfect gnocchi dish?! Start with my Gnocchi alla Sorrentina or this Creamy Pesto Gnocchi with Lemon! Let me know what you think!
