Looking for a gnocchi sauce? A lot of people wonder what sauce goes with gnocchi. After all, those little, pillowy potato dumplings are ideal for dipping. The question is, what sauce should you dip them in? Or what sauce pairs well with these bundles of deliciousness in a tasty recipe?

What Sauce Goes with Gnocchi?

There’s no need to sit there thinking about it forever, nor is there any need to experiment with every sauce you can think of until you find the right one. We’ll tell you all about our tried and true gnocchi sauce combos that are much-loved and result in plenty of family-friendly meals. Read on and discover some culinary gems. 

Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce

Let’s begin with the simple but satisfying. We all have a regular tomato sauce somewhere in the house, right? The typical marinara-style sauce that you use for pasta dishes pairs beautifully with gnocchi. Pour some into a ramekin or leave a couple of tablespoons on the side of a plate of gnocchi, and enjoy a delightful dipping experience. 

Wondering what tomato sauce to use? Opt for a high-quality sauce crafted with love; we’re talking about Olivieri® Chunky Tomato & Basil Sauce. Loaded with juicy tomatoes, this sauce will transform your gnocchi dish into an explosion of fresh-tasting flavours.

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Skillet Cheese Gnocchi with Tomato Basil Sauce

If you’re wondering how exactly, prepare these Gnocchi Pizza Bites and get dipping. This recipe allows you to enjoy all the flavours of pizza, but in a different kind of meal, one that’s kid-friendly as it’s made up of small pieces of gnocchi that the little ones can eat by hand.

When it comes to simplicity, our Skillet Cheese Gnocchi with Tomato Basil Sauce is among the quickest and easiest dishes to prepare, while still maintaining an elegant experience and enjoyable flavour combo. Simply put, it’s gnocchi with a side serving of tomato sauce for dipping.

Gnocchi with Alfredo Sauce

For those who like their sauces pale, creamy, cheesy, herbaceous, and traditional, Alfredo Sauce is an Italian classic that will take your gnocchi dishes up another notch. Not only can you use it as a dipping sauce, but you can also make it a component of those gnocchi dishes in recipes such as this Skillet Gnocchi Carbonara

Our Classic Alfredo Sauce brings a delightful and traditional Italian favourite straight to your kitchen. Those who want to enjoy the same flavour but with an extra herbaceous kick can opt for our Herb Alfredo Sauce instead. Or try both and decide which dazzles your taste buds the most.

Alfredo Gnocchi with Crumbled Blue Cheese

Herb Alfredo is also a key ingredient in recipes such as this Alfredo Gnocchi with Crumbled Blue Cheese. With crumbled Gorgonzola or goat cheese. This dish will drive the cheese lovers wild. Are you one of them?

Gnocchi with Pesto

Speaking of herbaceous flavours, everybody loves pesto, but not everyone takes full advantage of its versatile ability. Did you know, for example, that you can use it in this Cheese-Filled Skillet Gnocchi With a Creamy Pesto Dip recipe that will have you hooked from the get-go?

Or use it in a hearty breakfast dish that will keep you going throughout the day ahead by preparing this Breakfast Skillet Gnocchi with Mushrooms and Pesto, which includes gnocchi stuffed with cheese and bacon, among other tasty treats.

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Gnocchi Pasta Salad

If you’re craving a refreshing dish during a hot summer’s day or warm sunkiseed evening, prepare this Gnocchi Pasta Salad, which can be served at room temperature, or even chilled, and makes great use of Olivieri® Basil & Cheese Pesto

Gnocchi with Creamy Rose Sauce

First, what exactly is Creamy Rose Sauce? It’s a tomato sauce with its own distinct qualities, which make it more creamy than your average. For those who like the comforts of a rich and mouthwatering flavour enhancer, try it in this Bacon Rosé Gnocchi recipe. 

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Bacon Rosé Gnocchi

Gnocchi with Gravy

Yes, you can pour gravy onto gnocchi, but only if you add some cheese curds to the mix and turn it into a Skillet Gnocchi Poutine. This twist of Canada’s national dish swaps out the fries for some gnocchi, blending the best of Canadian cuisine with Italian. 

Gnocchi with Hummus 

If you’ve got some hummus in the fridge, make some gnocchi in the pan, which only takes a couple of minutes, then dip into a hummus pot and enjoy. Or, you can even prepare a hummus dressing as part of a Skillet Gnocchi Vegan Buddha Bowl recipe.