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Crispy Sheet Pan Pesto Gnocchi
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5 from 13 votes

Crispy Sheet Pan Pesto Gnocchi

Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Servings: 4

Ingredients

For the Pesto:

  • 2 cups packed fresh basil, plus more for serving
  • 4 garlic cloves, peeled
  • zest of 1 large lemon
  • juice of 1 large lemon
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

For the Gnocchi:

  • 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
  • 18 ounces refrigerated potato gnocchi
  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons pesto
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes,
  • 4 ounces goat cheese, crumbled

For Serving:

  • 2 cups baby arugula
  • zest of 1 large lemon
  • shaved Parmesan cheese
  • toasted pine nuts
  • crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400℉.

Make the Pesto

  • In the bowl of a food processor or a high-powered blender, add the basil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, and pine nuts and pulse until the ingredients are broken down and homogenous.
  • With the food processor or blender running on low, slowly stream in the oil until mostly smooth, scraping down the sides intermittently if needed.
  • Add the salt, red pepper flakes, and Parmesan cheese. Pulse a few more times until the cheese is just combined. Transfer to an airtight container and set aside.

Cook the Gnocchi

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Spread the onions, tomatoes, and gnocchi on the sheet pan.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the oil, prepared pesto, salt, dried basil, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes. Drizzle the pesto mixture over the gnocchi and veggies and toss to combine, ensuring the gnocchi are all coated.
  • Spread the onions, tomatoes, and gnocchi in an even layer, then transfer to the oven and bake for 22 minutes, shaking the pan halfway through to evenly roast the gnocchi.
  • Remove from the oven, toss the gnocchi once more, and crumble the goat cheese over top. Bake for 2 more minutes.
  • Turn the broiler on high and broil for 2 to 3 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly and the gnocchi is crisp. Remove from the oven and dollop the remaining pesto over the top.
  • To serve, add a small handful of arugula to each bowl. Arrange the gnocchi over the greens. Garnish with lemon zest, shaved Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and red pepper flakes.

Nutrition

Calories: 795kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 57g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 32g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 1634mg | Potassium: 482mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 2009IU | Vitamin C: 34mg | Calcium: 255mg | Iron: 8mg