Pesto Gnocchi

Name: Pesto Gnocchi
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 cup diced zucchini; 1/2 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper; 1/4 cup prepared pesto; 1 cup chopped tomatoes; Toasted pine nuts, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Perk up gnocchi and vegetables with a flavorful pesto sauce. If you don't have pine nuts to top the pesto gnocchi, skip them or substitute any nut you like.

Ingredients

1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup diced zucchini
1/2 cup chopped sweet yellow pepper
1/4 cup prepared pesto
1 cup chopped tomatoes
Toasted pine nuts, optional

Directions

Cook gnocchi according to package directions; drain.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat; saute zucchini and pepper until zucchini is tender.
Add pesto and gnocchi, stirring gently to coat. Stir in tomatoes. If desired, top with pine nuts.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 327 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 682mg sodium, 52g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 4g fiber), 9g protein.

Perk up gnocchi and vegetables with a flavorful pesto sauce. If you don't have pine nuts to top the pesto gnocchi, skip or substitute any nut you like. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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