Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
1 cup

Potato gnocchi

1 unit

Zucchini (Courgette)

chopped

1 unit

Red bell pepper

chopped

1 unit

Tomato

chopped

1 tbsp

Crushed garlic

2 tbsp

Pesto sauce

0.5 tsp

Oregano herbs

0.5 tsp

Red chilli flakes

Step 1
~4 min

Heat 2 glasses of water in a saucepan over medium heat with salt and oil.

Step 2
~4 min

Boil gnocchi until tender.

Step 3
~4 min

Sauté chopped bell peppers and zucchini in olive oil in a frying pan for 2 minutes.

Step 4
~4 min

Add chopped tomatoes and mix.

Step 5
~4 min

Strain gnocchi and add to the frying pan with veggies.

Step 6
~4 min

Add crushed garlic and pesto sauce; stir well for a few seconds.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Add a splash of cream for extra richness.

Garnish with Parmesan cheese.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

5 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can chop vegetables ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Low
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Garlic bread
Caprese salad

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Italy

Cultural Significance

Popular Italian comfort food

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Weeknight dinner

Popularity Score

65/100

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