This mushroom gnocchi recipe has a rich buttery sauce flavoured with parmesan and thyme. It's a simple weeknight dinner with just a handful of ingredients.
This is just the most comforting meal 💛
Sometimes you just can't beat a big bowl of gnocchi. It's just so filling and is exactly what's needed on a night in January when you can't leave your house or do anything.
This one is packed full of flavour but it's actually so simple when it comes to the ingredients list. The main character in this list of stars is definitely the butter. Do not skimp on the butter.
The mushrooms are fried in butter until browned and soft then stirred with plenty of garlic, more butter, thyme leaves, parmesan and a little pasta water until a beautiful rich sauce forms. It's a dream.
Related: Try this butternut squash gnocchi for another comforting dinner recipe.
Why we love this mushroom gnocchi...
It's such a simple recipe with a short and simple list of ingredients but it's packed with flavour thanks to the butter and parmesan.
You can easily keep this recipe vegetarian by making sure to use a vegetarian hard cheese or parmesan substitute.
You can add any extras you fancy to this recipe from sausage, chicken, spinach or kale. Or anything else you can think of!
You could also use this same method with pasta rather than gnocchi.
Related: Try this sausage gnocchi with creamy tomato sauce for another delicious one pot gnocchi recipe.
Ingredients
This section is here to provide further tips and ideas for alternative ingredients. The full recipe and instructions are included in the recipe card at the bottom of the post!
Mushrooms: You could really use any mushrooms you like in this recipe. I went for chestnut but feel free to try anything you fancy or use a mixture. Any leftovers can be used for this mushrooms on toast with vegetable top pesto.
Butter: This is used both for frying the mushrooms and more is added with the gnocchi to create a delicious silky sauce.
Garlic: This is the key to all that delicious savoury flavour.
Gnocchi: I like the shelf stable gnocchi which you can get from most supermarkets. I keep a bag on hand for when I need a quick and easy dinner like this one. Also great for using for this salmon gnocchi bake too!
Thyme: Thyme is a great herb to use here, it adds such good flavour but you could switch for rosemary if you prefer.
Parmesan: Plenty of parmesan is added right to the pan to give loads of amazing flavour to dish.
Related: For more mushroom goodness try out this miso pasta with mushrooms!
How to make it
Fry the mushrooms: Melt half the butter then add the mushrooms and fry until they're softened and browned then add the garlic and plenty of salt and fry for a little longer.
Cook the gnocchi: Bring a pot of salted water to the boil and add the gnocchi then cook according to packet instructions. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked gnocchi to the pan with the mushrooms.
Finish the dish: Add the rest of the butter, thyme, parmesan and the rest of the gnocchi water as needed. Toss well until you create a smooth sauce.
FAQs
Do I need to boil the gnocchi?
For this recipe you do need to boil the gnocchi first as it's added straight to the mushroom mixture from the water and the pasta water is used to thicken the buttery sauce. If you'd like to try a recipe where you don't need to cook the recipe first try this sheet pan gnocchi.
Want more? Try these other mushroom recipes!
- Mushroom Orzo with Beetroot and Feta
- Potato & Mushroom Egg Bake
- Pork Pasta with Dried Mushrooms & Spinach
- Skillet Truffle Mushroom Pizza
- Mushroom Stew with Cheesy Dumplings
- Mushroom Miso Soup with Soba Noodles
- Caramelised Onion and Mushroom Galette
- 15 Minute Mushroom Tagliatelle
Recipe
Mushroom Gnocchi with Thyme
Ingredients
- 500 g Mushrooms chopped
- 50 g Butter
- 4 cloves Garlic crushed
- Salt and Pepper
- 400 g Gnocchi
- 2 sprigs Thyme leaves removed
- 100 g Parmesan grated
Instructions
- Melt half the butter in a large cast iron skillet or frying pan over a medium high heat. Add the mushrooms and fry them for 10 minutes until softened and beginning to brown. Add the garlic and fry for another minute. Add plenty of salt.
- While the mushrooms cook bring a pot of salted water to the boil and add the gnocchi. Cook according to packet instructions.
- Once the mushrooms and garlic are cooked use a slotted spoon to transfer the gnocchi to the pan with the mushrooms. Reserve 100ml of the gnocchi cooking water. Toss the gnocchi with the mushrooms and add the rest of the butter, the thyme leaves and the parmesan. Toss again and add the gnocchi water as needed until the cheese and butter have melted and created a sauce. Serve with extra thyme leaves and parmesan.
Notes
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Sara Welch says
What a unique and unexpected dish! Served this for dinner last night and it did not disappoint! Easily, a new family favorite recipe!
Beth says
This looks and, I would imagine, smells, amazing!! Just the recipe I need to make a quick and tasty meal at the end of a busy day!
Julie Menghini says
Rich, buttery gnocchi and mushrooms sounds fabulous! It looks amazing too!
Dea says
The king of comfort food! This is simply one of the best combos on the planet and I'll be making this at least once a week, soo good!
Jess says
This is a total comfort meal full of goodness! Love the flavor combo here.