: dumplings usually made with potato or semolina and served with sauce
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But ricotta gnocchi, its cheesy cousin, is easier, simpler and — most importantly — quicker to get on the table.—Kate Williams, AJC.com, 18 May 2026 The ricotta gnocchi is a must-order — pillowy, rich and consistently singled out as the standout plate.—Lauren Schuster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2026 The gnocchi came out piping hot, but was somehow even more pillowy than the focaccia.—Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 May 2026 Kimberly Holland, Southern Living's Editorial Director of Food, says the beef was fork-tender, the tomato sauce was rich without tasting overly sweet, and the gnocchi stayed surprisingly soft.—Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 11 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for gnocchi
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Italian, plural of gnocco, from Italian dialect (Veneto), probably of Germanic origin; akin to Middle High German knöchel knuckle, knoche bone — more at knuckle