Gnocchi All'Arrabbiata | easy vegan and gluten-free recipe - Elavegan (2024)

FAQs

Why is gnocchi not vegan? ›

Traditional gnocchi is made with eggs making it not vegan. My vegan gnocchi recipe has two substitution options. Option 1 (my favorite): I've included a recipe to make a simple homemade egg yolk. This yolk recipe will provide all the flavor and color of eggs which really makes this gnocchi so tasty!

Tapioca flour: Also called tapioca starch. Alternatively, use arrowroot flour or cornstarch, though I've had the best results with tapioca.

This homemade vegan gnocchi recipe is eggless and so simple. Just potatoes, flour, and some oil come together to make these perfectly fluffy yet dense pillows of pasta that taste just like traditional gnocchi!

Gnocchi can be a good source of carbohydrates, fiber, and certain vitamins and minerals, especially if made with whole wheat flour or added vegetables. The calorie content of gnocchi can be higher than regular pasta due to their potato content and potential additions like butter or cream in sauces.

Nutritional Value

Believe it or not, regular pasta is actually more carb-heavy than gnocchi, coming in at around 2 times the amount of carbs per serving. Gnocchi is also notorious for having a lot more sodium, with over 200 grams of it per serving. Regular pasta doesn't have nearly as high of a sodium content.

At Faro, Adey says, “We run very few potato gnocchi.” Instead they stick to the less common side of the root vegetable family: “Parsnip, gilfeather turnip, and salsify work great.” Broccoli and cauliflower, which are sturdy and dry, also hold up well to the test.

Knead the cornstarch into the potatoes until a hom*ogeneous dough forms. Pinch the dough into marble size pieces and roll them into marbles. Put the dumplings onto a parchment paper lined pan. Refrigerate the gnocchi until they are cold.

Soak 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed in 3 tablespoons water to replace one egg. Add a drizzle of olive oil to enrich the gnocchi if you like.

Vegan Gnocchi by BIO PRIMO - a delicious vegan version of the popular Italian classic. Enjoy it with hearty sauces or simply pan-fried with melted butter or olive oil. Always a welcome dish at any meal.

Can I eat gnocchi and lose weight? ›

Gnocchi is made primarily from potatoes which are less fattening than pasta. It also has more fiber and fewer calories than traditional pasta dishes. It also contains fewer carbohydrates, which can help people who are trying to lose weight or prevent diabetes.

Whole-Wheat Pasta

Whole-wheat pasta is an easy-to-find nutritious noodle that will bump up the nutrition of your pasta dish. Made from whole grains, every cup of cooked pasta (140 grams) boasts 43 g of carbohydrate, 3 g of fiber and 8 g of protein per serving, per the USDA.

I've put together a roundup of my favorite sauces for gnocchi. Rose, cheesy mushroom, one-pot meat, pumpkin, pesto alfredo, and even Thai sauces for gnocchi can transform your simple package of potato gnocchi into a quick and delicious meal.

However, most store-bought gnocchi doesn't contain eggs, which makes it suitable for a vegan diet. Of course, it's always worth reading the ingredient list to double-check, particularly if you're grabbing gnocchi from the refrigerated section.

Soak 1 tablespoon ground flaxseed in 3 tablespoons water to replace one egg. Add a drizzle of olive oil to enrich the gnocchi if you like.

Eating cucumbers perfectly allowed by veganism. However, some vegans (like anyone) do not eat cucumbers, because they don't like them. The only things vegans necessarily do not eat are: meat, eggs, dairy products (milk, yogurt, cheese, etc…), and honey.