This pepperoni pizza gnocchi is the ultimate one pot recipe!
This comforting skillet gnocchi dish comes together in just 30 minutes!
With melty mozzarella, pepperoni and cozy marinara sauce, it’s a recipe you’ll come back to again and again.
This delicious dish is inspired by my baked pizza dip recipe! This gnocchi has the flavours of pizza and comes together in under 30 minutes.
And while you might be wondering ‘do I have to make gnocchi first,’ the answer is you definitely can just use your favourite store-bought brand. Quick, easy and delicious – that’s why this is one of those easy recipes the whole family will love!
Why you’ll love this scrumptious pizza gnocchi
- It’s easy to make! You cook everything in one oven-safe skillet on the stove top and then pop in the oven for a final few minutes.
- The ultimate comfort food: pillowy gnocchi is enveloped in tomato sauce and then topped with melted mozzarella cheese!
- Easily made gluten-free if needed with gluten-free gnocchi and gluten-free pepperoni.
Ingredients needed for this easy pizza gnocchi
Olive oil & butter: the base for this recipe and perfect to crisp up the gnocchi in the pan.
Gnocchi: storebought potato gnocchi make this recipe super quick! And you can also use gluten-free gnocchi if desired!
Onion and garlic: diced onion and minced garlic cloves are two important base flavours that start off this recipe.
Seasonings: dried oregano, dried basil, salt, pepper and chili flakes add a punch of pizza flavour.
Marinara sauce: one of the most important parts of this recipe, the sauce is needed to toss the gnocchi in and you can truly use whichever is your favourite tomato sauce.
Mozzarella cheese: LOTS of mozzarella cheese is needed to top the saucy gnocchi and then it’s broiled to melty perfection.
Pepperoni slices: a must for this recipe, it’s pizza gnocchi after all!
Fresh basil: the perfect fresh garnish if you so desire.
Step by step process to make this pizza gnocchi recipe
Step 1: Add 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp olive oil to a large oven safe skillet and turn to medium-high heat.
Step 2: When the pan is hot, add the gnocchi and cook, stirring often until it gets golden brown and crispy. (If adding add-ins like mushrooms, ground meat or peppers, saute these with the gnocchi before adding the onion)
Step 3: Turn heat to medium and add in 1 tbsp olive oil and the diced yellow onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened (if you find the pan is still too hot, turn to medium-low).
Step 4: Add all the spices and minced garlic, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 5: Turn the pan to medium-low and pour in the marinara/tomato sauce, stir to combine.
Step 6: Sprinkle the shredded cheese over all of the sauce-coated gnocchi and then top with the pepperoni. Turn the heat off.
Step 7: Heat the oven to a low broil and add the oven safe pan. Broil for a couple of minutes until the cheese is bubbling and melted. Remove from the oven and let sit a few minutes before serving. Serve topped with fresh basil if desired.
Expert tips
- Variations: Add 2 cups of your favourite pizza toppings chopped mushrooms, cooked ground beef or italian sausage, olives, cooked bacon and peppers. For a dose of greens you could even add some chopped baby spinach!
- If you don’t have an oven safe skillet, cook the gnocchi in a large frying pan and after you add the sauce, remove the pan from the heat. Transfer the sauced gnocchi into a medium-sized baking dish and then top with the mozzarella and pepperoni and broil.
- Serve with my easy garlic bread bites for the best comfort food meal! Or, add a fresh green side salad.
- Ideally it’s best to shred the mozzarella cheese as pre-shredded cheese doesn’t melt quite as well.
- In a pinch you could use 2 tsp of italian seasoning instead of the dried basil and dried oregano.
FAQ
If I want to add in extra’s, when should I add them?
Add other favourite pizza toppings in once you’ve sauteed the gnocchi. Then follow the rest of the recipe as-is.
Can I make this recipe gluten-free?
YES! You should be able to make this pizza gnocchi gluten-free by using a certified gluten-free gnocchi and gluten-free pepperoni, then follow the recipe as-is.
Does cauliflower gnocchi work in this recipe?
I haven’t tested this recipe with cauliflower gnocchi, however, so long as it crisps up when it’s cooked in the skillet it should work just fine.
Storage
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven on 350F for about 10-15 minutes or in the microwave.
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Easy 30 Minute Pepperoni Pizza Gnocchi Skillet
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
- 450-500 g gnocchi
- 1/2 yellow onion, diced (about 1/2 cup)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp salt
- pinch pepper and chili flakes
- 28 oz (700-750ml) marinara sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 15-20 slices pepperoni
- fresh basil for serving
- Optional: 2 cups add-ins ike chopped mushrooms, ground meat, peppers - some of your fav pizza toppings!
Instructions
- Add 1 tbsp butter and 1 tbsp olive oil to a large oven safe skillet and turn to medium-high heat.
- When the pan is hot, add the gnocchi and cook, stirring often until it gets golden brown and crispy. (If adding add-ins like mushrooms, ground meat or peppers, saute these with the gnocchi before adding the onion)
- Turn heat to medium and add in 1 tbsp olive oil and the diced yellow onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened (if you find the pan is still too hot, turn to medium-low).
- Add all the spices and minced garlic, cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Turn the pan to medium-low and pour in the marinara/tomato sauce, stir to combine.
- Sprinkle the shredded cheese over all of the sauce-coated gnocchi and then top with the pepperoni. Turn the heat off.
- Heat the oven to a low broil and add the oven safe pan. Broil for a couple of minutes until the cheese is bubbling and melted. Remove from the oven and let sit a few minutes before serving. Serve topped with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
- Variations: Add 2 cups of your favourite pizza toppings chopped mushrooms, cooked ground beef or italian sausage, olives, cooked bacon and peppers. For a dose of greens you could even add some chopped baby spinach!
- If you don't have an oven safe skillet, cook the gnocchi in a large frying pan and after you add the sauce, remove the pan from the heat. Transfer the sauced gnocchi into a medium-sized baking dish and then top with the mozzarella and pepperoni and broil.
- In a pinch you could use 2 tsp of italian seasoning instead of the dried basil and dried oregano.
- Make this recipe gluten-free by using a certified gluten-free gnocchi and gluten-free pepperoni, then follow the recipe as-is.
Alysa
This was super delicious! And simple to whip up after work!
Jess
Fabulous to hear Alysa! It’s one of our fav weeknight dinners too!