Crispy Gnocchi with Cherry Tomato Sauce

Photography: Mark Beahm

Crispy gnocchi with jammy cherry tomato sauce is a 30-minute, skillet dinner recipe packed with pan-seared gnocchi, juicy tomatoes, and roasted red peppers, then topped with fresh basil and Parmesan.

This one-pan weeknight dinner comes together in just 30 minutes, and celebrates simplicity in all the best ways. Cherry tomatoes, roasted red peppers, onion, and fresh herbs combine to make a flavorful and easy sauce for this crispy gnocchi recipe. Plus, it makes delicious leftovers. Garnish with more fresh basil and grated cheese, and no one will be upset.

Gnocchi is the ultimate comfort food, and even when we don’t have time to make it from scratch, shelf-stable or refrigerated options are some of our favorite shortcut ingredients. To make this crispy-edged version, you’ll quickly sizzle store-bought gnocchi in a hot skillet until they’re golden brown. There’s no need to boil them; the pan will do all the work!