Garden Vegetable Gnocchi

When we go meatless, we toss gnocchi (my husband's favorite) with veggies and a dab of pesto. I use zucchini in this, too.

Garden Vegetable Gnocchi

Average Rating: 4.75

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 30 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.

Ingredients

  • 2 medium yellow summer squash, sliced
  • 1 medium sweet red pepper, chopped
  • 8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 package (16 ounces) potato gnocchi
  • 1/2 cup Alfredo sauce
  • 1/4 cup prepared pesto
  • Chopped fresh basil, optional

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat oven to 450°. In a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan, toss vegetables with oil, salt and pepper. Roast 18-22 minutes or until tender, stirring once.
  • 2. Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, cook gnocchi according to package directions. Drain and return to pan.
  • 3. Stir in roasted vegetables, Alfredo sauce and pesto. If desired, sprinkle with basil.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/2 cups: 402 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 17mg cholesterol, 955mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 5g fiber), 13g protein.