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Simple Gnocchi and Pesto

Kristina Cadelina
This Simple Gnocchi and Pesto dinner is made with store bought Potato Gnocchi, Vegetables and Italian Sausage. It also features a quick Homemade Hazelnut Pesto that makes this dish complete!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 282 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 package gnocchi store bought
  • 1/2 red onion sliced
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms any kind, sliced
  • 1/2 cup broccoli
  • 1 cup kale chopped, shredded
  • 1-2 links Italian Sausage remove the casing
  • 1-2 tablespoons quick pesto or any pesto of your choice
  • parmesan cheese optional
  • 1 teaspoon olive oil extra virgin

Quick Pesto

  • 1/2 cup basil
  • 1/2 cup italian parsley
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
  • 1/4 cup hazelnuts raw
  • dash kosher salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • In a large stock pot with boiling and salted water, cook the gnocchi according to the instructions on the package and drain.
  • Using a food processor, combine and chop up all the ingredients for the pesto. Set aside.
  • In a large pan, preheat on medium to low heat and when ready, add the olive oil. Squeeze the sausage out of the casings into the pan, breaking up the meat with your spatula. Continue to cook for about 10 min.
  • Add the onion and broccoli. Stir and let cook for 5 min. Then add the mushrooms and kale. 
  • When sausage is just about done, add the cooked gnocchi into the pan. Gently combine and about 1-2 tablespoons of the quick pesto. 
  • Top with a dash of parmesan. Enjoy!

Notes

Some tips:
Please note, there is 2 nutrition labels below. The first one is for the Quick Pesto and the second one is for the Gnocchi.
This gnocchi recipe was created intuitively with items that I had on hand. The veggies can be swapped out for cauliflower, bell pepper, zucchini, etc. 
The Quick Pesto can be made with a nut of your choice or you can also used a store bought pesto.
Fresh Parmesan and Gnocchi puns are optional! 
For a vegetarian option, you can totally leave out the meat and add extra vegetables of your choice.
 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 282kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 7gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 16gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 260mgPotassium: 321mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2612IUVitamin C: 38mgCalcium: 90mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Easy Meals, Gnocchi, Italian Sausage, Pesto, Quick Meals
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