13 Best Vegan Gnocchi Recipes for Plant-Based Diets

If you’re looking for the ultimate comfort food, these vegan gnocchi recipes are your new favorites. 

Gnocchi is a type of dumpling that’s made with potatoes and flour.

They can be made at home very easily and can be even more delicious than any type of pasta. 

These vegan gnocchi recipes range from simple to decadent, from soups to stir-fry. This list has it all. 

You’ll be surprised how wonderful these dishes are. They’re perfect for feeding guests at a dinner party or the family on weeknights. 

No matter the occasion, these vegan gnocchi recipes are a special experience. 

1.​ Easy Homemade Vegan Gnocchi

Starting off with the basics, this simple recipe for homemade vegan gnocchi is unmatched. 

Combine potatoes and flour to make the gnocchi dough.

Then, form little balls and roll them on a fork to produce that classic dumpling shape.

They’re surprisingly easy and so delicious. They taste so much like traditional gnocchi.

You’ll feel like you’re at a trattoria in Italy instead of your own dining room. 

Use this recipe for fresh gnocchi for all kinds of soups, pasta sauces, and casseroles. 

2. Tuscan Vegan Gnocchi

Tuscan vegan gnocchi is a one-pan wonder that will quickly become a family favorite.

It’s creamy, rich, flavorful, and quick! In only 20 minutes, you’ll have garlicky Tuscan gnocchi on the table and ready to enjoy. 

Vegan cream sauce, vegan sausage, sun-dried tomatoes, spinach, and garlic all come together for this amazing dish.

You won’t believe it’s dairy-free, and the entire family will be obsessed with this dish. 

3. Vegan Gnocchi With Creamy Lemon Garlic Sauce

Creamy lemon garlic sauce with gnocchi is a wonderful dish that everyone will love. 

This dish is full of bright, zesty lemon flavor with pungent, savory garlic. It’s rich, flavorful, and the ideal comfort food. 

Add in some kale to get extra greens into your diet and sprinkle some thyme for a hint of herbal flavor.

There are few things better than fluffy gnocchi smothered in a creamy sauce.  

4. Vegan Gnocchi With Tomato Cream Sauce

Tomato cream sauce is one of my favorite ways to enjoy any sort of pasta dish. 

I love the creamy richness combined with the acidity of the tomato sauce.

You only need a few ingredients for this vegan version. It takes about 20 minutes to throw together.

You might already have all of the ingredients at home, so it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner.

If you don’t have gnocchi, you can always make some if you have a little bit of extra time. 

5. Pan-Fried Vegan Gnocchi

For a less sauce-y dinner, try this pan-fried vegan gnocchi. 

This recipe has options for both white and sweet potato gnocchi and both are fantastic.

Combine the potato dumplings with broccoli, mushrooms, garlic, fresh herbs, and salt and pepper, and pan fry. 

This pan-fried gnocchi will be your new obsession if you prefer to have some crispy textures in your dishes.

The outside gets delightfully crisp, and the inside stays pillowy-soft. 

6. Vegan Gnocchi Mushroom Florentine

Gnocchi mushroom Florentine is a spectacular dish you won’t be able to get enough of. 

Light and fluffy gnocchi are suspended in a flavor-packed vegan cream sauce.

Start by sauteeing mushrooms and garlic and then add in your sauce-making ingredients. 

Spinach adds color and nutrients and then you can add in the fluffy gnocchi. This dish is so creamy and delicious. 

This is a great dish to make for a dinner party or rainy day. 

7. Vegan Gnocchi Soup

Vegan gnocchi soup is thick, creamy, and super scrumptious.

If you’ve ever had Olive Garden’s chicken gnocchi soup, this recipe will seem familiar. 

Fresh veggies like carrots and spinach make this dish both nutritious and filling.

Combined with yummy Italian flavors, the dumplings and veggies warm your belly and feed your soul. 

This dish will be the recipe that your family holds as nostalgia for years to come. 

8. Vegan Gnocchi Bake With Bolognese Sauce

Gnocchi bake with lentil Bolognese sauce is sure to be your new favorite. 

Pillowy gnocchi is combined with a “meaty” red sauce and a delicious bechamel to create this baked meal.

It reminds me of baked ziti, but better. The gnocchi is so decadent and heavenly. 

You can make this recipe with just a few simple pantry staples . The lentils are an unbelievable substitute for meat in this dish. 

9. Vegan Pesto Cream Gnocchi

If herbaceous pesto is what you’re craving, you’re in for a treat. 

The vegan pesto cream sauce is insanely flavorful.

This dish is quick and easy to make but fancy enough for a date night or a dinner party with friends. 

Use homemade pesto or store-bought, either will taste lovely. Then you just need gnocchi, cashews, salt, pepper, and water. 

This is a fantastic meal any day of the week. It may even become part of your weekly rotation. 

10. Vegan Gnocchi With Spinach and Tomatoes

Gnocchi with spinach and tomatoes is covered in a creamy cashew sauce that is so yummy. 

You only need about 15 minutes to make this dish.

Plus, it’s comforting and full of nutrients. You won’t believe it’s made without dairy. 

Packed with flavor and uber creamy, this gnocchi recipe is quick, easy, and so satisfying after a long day. 

11. Vegan Gnocchi Verdi

Gnocchi verdi is a dreamy recipe full of fluffy dumplings that the whole family will love. 

Usually, gnocchi verdi is made with spinach but this flavorful version is made with peppery arugula and garlic.

It’s a welcome swap that I prefer. 

Once the dough is finished and the gnocchi are formed, pan-fry them until the outsides are golden and a little bit crispy.

Serve them with simple seasonings and some olive oil and Parmesan. Yum!

12. Creamy Baked Vegan Gnocchi

Creamy baked vegan gnocchi is another fantastic casserole-style potato dumpling dish. 

White wine sauce and bits of hearty kale combine with soft dumplings. 

This one has tons of creamy, delicious sauce and fluffy gnocchi. I love making this dish at the end of summer.

It’s a great way to welcome the changing seasons. 

Even if the weather is still warm, there’s no reason you can’t enjoy this über comforting dish. 

13. Vegan Baked Feta Gnocchi

Okay, remember the viral feta and tomato pasta dish? Imagine that with gnocchi and made with homemade vegan feta. 

Pillowy gnocchi are just what this dish needed all along. It goes perfectly with the burst tomatoes and salty vegan feta. 

Who knew tofu could be at the heart of a “cheesy” dish like this? Either way, you won’t believe how tasty this is. You have to try it.