Gnocchi and Veggies

Prepare gnocchi with sautéed vegetables using fresh produce and whole milk dairy for a balanced meal.

Ingredients

IngredientQty.Unit
Potato (peeled and boiled)1Kg
All Purpose Flour (sifted)250Grams
Egg (large)1Count
Salt (for seasoning)1Tsp
Olive Oil (extra virgin)2Tbsp
Zucchini (sliced)2Count
Bell Pepper (red and yellow, sliced)2Count
Cherry Tomato (halved)200Grams
Garlic (minced)3Clove
Parmesan Cheese (grated)100Grams
Basil (fresh, chopped)1Bunch
Black Pepper (freshly ground)0.5Tsp

Instructions

  1. Mash the boiled potatoes until smooth and let them cool slightly.
  2. Mix the mashed potatoes with flour, egg, and salt to form a dough.
  3. Divide the dough into sections and roll each into a long rope about 1 inch thick.
  4. Cut the ropes into 1-inch pieces and shape them using a fork to create ridges.
  5. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the gnocchi until they float to the surface, about 2-3 minutes.
  6. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté garlic until fragrant.
  7. Add zucchini, bell peppers, and cherry tomatoes to the skillet and cook until tender.
  8. Drain the gnocchi and add them to the skillet with the vegetables.
  9. Toss the gnocchi and vegetables with parmesan cheese, basil, and black pepper.
  10. Serve the gnocchi and veggies warm, garnished with additional parmesan cheese if desired.

Kitchen equipment

Potato MasherLarge SkilletGnocchi Board or Fork