How to Make Trader Joe's Cauliflower Gnocchi Recipe
No more squishy soggy stuck-to-the-pan cauliflower gnocchi! The super popular Trader Joe's veggie pasta gets perfectly cooked with crisp outside while keeping the inside tender and fluffy.
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Looking for an easy weeknight dinner that tastes restaurant-quality? This Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi recipe transforms the popular frozen pasta into a crispy, delicious dish that will have everyone asking for seconds. The secret is cooking the frozen gnocchi directly in hot oil to achieve that perfect golden-brown exterior while keeping the inside tender.
What makes this recipe so special is its simplicity—just a handful of ingredients and 10 minutes create a satisfying meal. The crispy gnocchi pairs beautifully with creamy burrata cheese and tangy pasta sauce, and you can customize the heat level with red pepper flakes to your liking. This is the kind of quick, impressive dish that works perfectly for busy weeknights or casual dinner parties.
Best of all, this recipe proves you don’t need complicated techniques or exotic ingredients to create something truly delicious. With Trader Joe’s cauliflower gnocchi, quality pasta sauce, and fresh burrata, you’ve got everything you need for a memorable meal that comes together faster than you could order takeout.
How to Make Trader Joe's Cauliflower Gnocchi
No more squishy soggy stuck-to-the-pan cauliflower gnocchi! The super popular Trader Joe's veggie pasta gets perfectly cooked with crisp outside while keeping the inside tender and fluffy.
Ingredients
Main
Instructions
Cooking
- In a large non-stick skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers. Add the frozen cauliflower gnocchi to the oil and immediately give the pan a little shake so the frozen pasta doesn't stick. Do not thaw the gnocchi before cooking.
- Cook the gnocchi for 4 minutes, then turn each piece of pasta over using a pair of tongs and cook for another 3 to 4 minutes until both sides are golden brown.
- Reduce heat to medium-low and add the pasta sauce to the pan until it simmers. Divide into 2 to 3 bowls and top with burrata, a drizzle of olive oil, salt and pepper. For a spicier flavor, sprinkle with red pepper flakes.
- Alternatively: You can heat the sauce in a separate pan and pour into serving bowls then top with gnocchi, burrata and seasoning.
Notes
- Do not thaw the gnocchi before cooking - this ensures a crispy exterior
- Use a non-stick skillet for best results
- For a different presentation, heat the sauce separately and layer as described in step 4