Creamy Pesto Gnocchi with Seasonal Vegetables
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Serves: 2 servings
 
Parmesan potato gnocchi with diced zucchini, summer squash, mushrooms, and tomatoes coated with a creamy pesto sauce. This creamy pesto gnocchi with seasonal vegetables are delicious and perfect for a quick and easy dinner.
Ingredients
  • 12oz parmesan potato gnocchi
  • ½ cup diced zucchinis
  • ½ cup diced summer squash
  • ½ cup sliced mushrooms
  • ½ cup grape tomatoes, sliced
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons pesto
  • ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • ¼ cup milk
  • Favorite cheese for grating on top
  • Finely chopped parsley for garnish
Directions:
  1. Cook the gnocchi according to the directions on the package. Cook the gnocchi in boiling water for 3-4 minutes until the gnocchi becomes soft. Then drain the water and run the gnocchi through cold water. Set the gnocchi aside for now.
  2. In a medium sized skillet, add about a tablespoon of olive oil over low to medium heat. Once the olive oil has heated, add the zucchini, summer squash, and mushrooms. Cook them until they’ve softened yet still retain their crunch, about 4-5 minutes. Drain the vegetables of any liquid and add it to the bowl of gnocchi.
  3. In the now empty skillet, add the heavy cream, pesto, and milk. Cook over low heat until the sauce has thickened.
  4. Pour the sauce over the gnocchi and vegetables and add the sliced tomatoes. Toss the ingredients until they are well coated with the sauce.
  5. Grate cheese on top if desired. Then garnish with finely chopped parsley.
  6. Serve the gnocchi warm.
Recipe by Cooking with a Wallflower at https://cookingwithawallflower.com/2015/10/04/creamy-pesto-gnocchi-with-seasonal-vegetables/