Creamy Hidden Veggie Gnocchi

This creamy hidden veggie gnocchi has officially become one of my favorite quick weeknight meals. It’s rich, cozy, and feels like something you would order at a restaurant, but secretly packs in a ton of vegetables. The best part is how seamlessly everything blends together: the zucchini, mushrooms, garlic, and tomatoes cook down into a silky, flavorful base that becomes the perfect creamy sauce.

The vegetables soften in olive oil until they release their liquid, deepen in sweetness, and almost melt into each other. The cherry tomatoes simmer down into a natural tomato broth, the mushrooms add umami, and the zucchini gives the sauce that velvety texture. A little nutritional yeast adds a cheesy, savory layer, while tomato paste brings depth and color.

Once the milk and cottage cheese go in, everything transforms into the creamiest sauce without needing heavy cream. The gnocchi cooks in minutes, so by the time the sauce has thickened beautifully, it’s ready to be tossed in. The cottage cheese melts into the vegetables and adds protein while still keeping everything light. A handful of fresh basil on top brightens the entire dish and pulls all the flavors together.

It’s simple, nourishing, and so satisfying. The kind of comfort food you’ll want to make again and again.