This Vegan Meatball Gnocchi Skillet is an easy and satisfying plant-based weeknight meal. In fact, all you need is 9 ingredients and one pan to make it. Now, keep scrolling for the recipe!
Say hello to your new favorite weeknight comfort meal. It’s a one pan wonder and only 9 ingredients needed. And believe it or not, this Meatball Gnocchi Skillet is entirely vegan and gluten-free.
Easy Vegan Meatball Gnocchi Skillet
Quick and easy Vegan Meatball Gnocchi Skillet. The perfect weeknight comfort food that is fully plant-based and gluten-free!
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 40
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Bake, Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- 2–3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 package Pure Farmland plant-based meatballs
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 12oz bag frozen cauliflower gnocchi, thawed to room temperature
- 3/4 cup marinara sauce
- 1/2 cup unsweetened, unflavored nondairy milk
- 1/2 cup shredded dairy-free mozzarella cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees
- Coat oven-safe (cast iron) pan with 1-2 tablespoons olive oil. Place frozen meatballs in pan and give a little toss so they get coated in oil
- Bake for 25 minutes, tossing midway
- Place cooked meatballs in a separate bowl, then heat the same pan to medium with another tablespoon of olive oil
- Cook the garlic for 2 minutes, then add the gnocchi. Season with salt and pepper
- Cook gnocchi for 5-6 minutes, tossing frequently, until slightly brown and crispy on the outside
- Add marinara sauce and milk, stir to combine, then add meatballs back to the pan
- Let simmer 3-4 minutes for sauce to thicken
- Sprinkle on cheese, turn off heat, and cover so the cheese melts
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley
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What meatballs should I use in this Easy Vegan Meatball Gnocchi Skillet?
In this case, I love using the Pure Farmland plant-based meatballs (and the cooking time is based on using those). Generally, I find they have great texture and flavor, as well as being gluten-free. However, you can use any other favorite meatless meatballs, or regular meatballs would work too if you’re not plant-based.
Moreover, I think this recipe would be delicious with sausage or even chicken.
What gnocchi should I use?
I love using Trader Joe’s or Hungryroot cauliflower gnocchi. In addition, you can also use regular potato gnocchi in this recipe. Either way I recommend cooking the gnocchi stovetop, as the crispy-on-the-outside texture is much better than boiling.
What dairy-free mozzarella should I use?
I used Violife Foods vegan mozzarella. Because sometimes vegan cheese can be a bit tricky to melt, I was pleasantly surprised to see how well this brand melted! However, if not vegan, you can use regular mozzarella cheese.
Do I have to use a pan/skillet?
If you don’t have an oven-safe pan or skillet, you can bake the meatballs as directed on a baking sheet, then finish the rest of the recipe in a pan.
I can’t wait for you to try this recipe – it is SO hearty and satisfying! And believe it or not, the leftovers are even better…if they make it that long.
As always, if you make this Vegan Meatball Gnocchi Skillet or any of my other recipes Iād love to know how they turned out. Please leave a review, and be sure to tag me on Instagram @Hungry.Blonde! xoxo GG
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This was super easy and tasted amazing! I used a brand of frozen meatballs that just needed to be microwaved, so even easier and quicker, since I could skip the first step. Thanks for the great recipe!
★★★★★