Packed with asparagus, peas and courgette, this green goddess gnocchi with a pesto sauce makes the perfect spring dinner.
There’s something about a dinner that’s green that just makes you feel good, and this dish has a whopping 4 of your 5 a day!
Spinach gnocchi – which is a potato gnocchi blended with spinach – makes a delicious alternative to normal gnocchi (though of course you could use that instead – see the ingredient notes below).
The vibrant green of this recipe makes it a perfect one to serve to celebrate spring, or St Patrick’s Day!
This also happens to be a one pot dish – so saves on the washing up – and is ready in less than 20 minutes.
Green Goddess Gnocchi – The Ingredients
- Onion – to start the flavour base off. Use a large brown or yellow onion. You could also add garlic if you wish.
- Green pesto – use either shop bought or homemade, whichever you prefer or have to hand. Remember that in order for this dish to be vegetarian, you’ll need to use a vegetarian pesto with no Parmesan.
- Spinach gnocchi – as mentioned above, you can use standard gnocchi if you can’t find spinach gnocchi. Make sure it’s fresh.
- Asparagus, peas, courgettes – this is a versatile recipe that will take other green vegetables- why not try spinach, broccoli or mangetout?
- Pine nuts – to serve, optional
Green Goddess Gnocchi
Spinach gnocchi in a pesto sauce, with asparagus, peas and courgettes – all made in one pan.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion
- 150 g green pesto
- 1 kg fresh spinach gnocchi
- 300 g asparagus
- 200 g frozen peas
- 200 g courgettes
- 1 tbsp Pine nuts to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Peel and chop the onion and add to a large pan with the olive oil. Cook over a medium heat for about 5 minutes, until softened.
- Pour 500ml water and the pesto into the pan and stir well; bring to the boil.
- Tip in the gnocchi and the chopped asparagus; add a little more water if the gnocchi isn’t quite covered.
- Add the peas and courgette (I shaved mine lengthways with a potato peeler) and simmer for 5 minutes, until the gnocchi is soft. Season if necessary with salt and black pepper.
- To serve, top with a sprinkling of pine nuts.
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Nutrition
Calories: 673kcalCarbohydrates: 106gProtein: 17gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 1207mgPotassium: 459mgFiber: 12gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 1807IUVitamin C: 35mgCalcium: 156mgIron: 12mg
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More delicious gnocchi recipes:
- Creamy Chorizo Gnocchi
- Creamy Leek Gnocchi
- Creamy Sausage Gnocchi
- Bacon and Mushroom Gnocchi Bake
- Quick Courgette and Goats Cheese Gnocchi
- One Pan Tomato and Mozzarella Gnocchi
- Broccoli and Cheese Gnocchi Bake
Easy, delicious and full of fresh vegetables- you will love this one!