Easy 20-Minute Garlic Butter Gnocchi Skillet You’ll Love

This 20-Minute Garlic Butter Gnocchi Skillet is a quick and indulgent meal, enveloping pillowy gnocchi in rich garlic butter.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 350

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Skillet

1 package Potato Gnocchi Fresh or store-bought
4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter For rich flavor
3 cloves Garlic Cloves Minced
2 tablespoons Olive Oil To achieve a crispy crust

For Seasoning & Finish

1 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish

Optional Add-Ins

1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese For a nutty finish
1/4 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes For a bit of heat
1 cup Cherry Tomatoes Halved

Equipment

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Method

How to Make 20-Minute Garlic Butter Gnocchi Skillet

Warm a large skillet over medium-high heat, melt butter and olive oil until the butter foams and oil shimmers.
Toss in the potato gnocchi in a single layer, then cook for 5–7 minutes, gently stirring occasionally until golden brown and crispy.
Push gnocchi to one side, add minced garlic, and cook for about 1 minute until fragrant and lightly golden.
Sprinkle salt and freshly ground black pepper over the gnocchi, stirring gently to coat.
Remove from heat, transfer to plates or serve directly from skillet, and sprinkle fresh parsley on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 10gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Customize the dish with add-ins like cherry tomatoes or Parmesan near the end to maintain texture and flavor balance.

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