This Mushroom Marsala Gnocchi has all the flavors of chicken marsala, without the chicken! Perfect for Meatless Monday or for a delicious vegetarian option. This quick and easy dinner comes together in just 10 minutes!
One thing that’s true about having girls is that there are a LOT of tears. I’m not saying boys don’t cry…but I’d be willing to bet they don’t cry as much as girls. And with four of them, I never know when they’re going to start flowing!
Just the other night, Jorden and I were having a quiet night at home while the girls watched a movie at the neighbors’. I got a text that they were on their way home….and the second the door opened? Tears. Lots of tears.
Apparently the movie was too scary….and she was too embarrassed to say anything….and for the next 20 minutes, she sobbed and sobbed and told me all about it.
On the one hand, I felt awful. It’s hard to see your kids SO upset! But as time ticked on, and it became clear that my attempts to talk through it and calm her down were NOT helping….I started to get a little desperate. Because by this point, it was waaay past her bedtime and there was no reasoning with her. So I did what any desperate mom would do: I pulled out my phone.
I found the latest pictures I had taken of Myla, the latest videos Nora had made when I didn’t realize she had my phone. (On a side note, definite blackmail material.) And just like that, she was all better. Sometimes life is like that, you know? Sometimes we make things more complicated than they really need to be. Sometimes the best answer is the simplest.
Mushroom Marsala Gnocchi- A quick dinner choice
Like this 10-minute Mushroom Marsala Gnocchi. It’s literally one of the easiest dishes you will ever make, but it’s so packed with flavor, you would never guess! In fact, I’d say it could even pass as “fancy”. Perfect for date night, Meatless Monday, Lent, or anytime you’re looking for an easy and delicious dinner! And you know what? It might even work to stop the crying….just in case you can relate.
10-Minute Mushroom Marsala Gnocchi
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp. butter
- 1 Tbsp. olive oil
- 6 oz. mushrooms I used button mushrooms, halved, quartered, or sliced
- 1 green onion sliced
- 1/4 tsp. dried marjoram
- 1/8 tsp. salt
- 1/8 tsp. pepper
- 1/2 c. vegetable or chicken broth
- 1/2 c. marsala cooking wine
- 1 package 16 oz. potato gnocchi
Instructions
- Melt butter and olive oil in a large covered skillet over medium heat (leave uncovered at this point).
- Add mushrooms, sliced green onions, marjoram, salt & pepper.
- Saute 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add broth, marsala cooking wine, and gnocchi.
- Increase heat to high; cover and cook 3 minutes on high.
- Remove lid and serve immediately.
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Rina I Thee Cook says
This is to die for! I love that you used gnocchi!
Lora @savoringitaly says
Boys do shed their share of tears, that’s for sure! But the girls do beat the boys I know (at least in my house:). What a comforting and wonderful dish of gnocchi! So easy to put together and full of flavor!!
Justine | Cooking and Beer says
Oh my goodness! I love marsala. I love gnocchi! I love mushrooms! This has my name written all over it!
Jess says
This looks so yummy! I love chicken marsala so I think this would be a hit too!
Ginny McMeans says
A fabulous diner in 10 minutes? Thank you! My husband is going to love this 🙂
Amy @BellyFull says
YUM, Cathy!! Will share tomorrow.
Kimberly @ The Daring Gourmet says
Oh my gosh, YES! Total comfort food and it sounds divine!
heather @french press says
SO yummy Cathy! and with a boy and a girl, I can easily say there are FAR less tears with boys, and les drama, more dirt but less drama 🙂
Michelle | A Dish of Daily Life says
10 minutes?! I need to add this to the dinner menu!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
I’m loving this easy dish, Cathy! I’m a huge fan of anything with mushrooms, so this sound delicious! SO creative, too! And even better that my husband would devour this in no time. Pinned!
eat good 4 life says
Wow, only 10 minutes? This is awesome. Look so comforting!!
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
10 Minutes? Sign me up NOW!
Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says
That gnocchi looks amazing!! Wishing I could grab the bowl through the screen right now! Yum!!
Silvia says
Hello,
Do you cook the gnocchi first?
Grace says
No, just add the gnocchi when directed on the recipe.
Holly N @ Spend With Pennies says
I love gnocchi but I’ve never had one quite like this! Mushrooms is one of my absolute favorites, this looks amazing!!
Jennifer says
Chicken broth isn’t vegetarian though 🙁 I hope veggie broth will taste as good!
Cathy Trochelman says
The flavor comes from the marsala, so I would imagine that veggie broth would still be delicious!
Karen says
This was delicious. It made a big hit and this is fast and easy to make. I did not have the marsala wine so I used rice vinegar instead. I’ll be making this again.
Marjorie Williams says
Delicious!! So easy to put together too!! Definitely a keeper!!!
Stacy says
Made this tonight and it was delicious!!!! I used vegetable broth (vegetarian here) and red onion instead of green onions since that’s what I had on hand and it was one of the best and easiest dishes I’ve had in a long while. Thanks.
Cathy Trochelman says
Thanks for the feedback, Stacy! So glad you enjoyed it!
mrw says
Trying this tonight with whole wheat noodles – cooked separately, of course…
Glad those baby portabellas jumped into my shopping basket this week!
Michelle says
This was amazing! Definitely a keeper, thank you!
Toni says
Last year I stopped eating meat and am always looking for tasty no meat options and this was a great one…The taste was awesome! I licked my plate! Can’t wait to make for friends
Shelly says
I made it with Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi and it came out great! A keeper for sure!
Priyankq says
What does “marsala” mean? Is it related to “masala” by any chance?
Nikki says
This was scrumptious and so easy! I added spinach for some greens and my hubby gobbled it up! Thanks for the recipe!
Franziska says
Can you leave out the wine?would it taste the same?
Cathy Trochelman says
You can leave out the wine, if you need additional liquid you can substitute stock, any kind you prefer!