Gnocchi and Broccoli. Gnocchi sautéed in extra virgin olive oil with garlic and broccoli. Served with a sprinkle of grated cheese.
NOTE
Before beginning the recipe remember to read the “Invent Your Recipe” section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.
How to Make Gnocchi and Broccoli
Preparing Gnocchi:
- Prepare the gnocchi according to the instructions.
Preparing the Broccoli:
- While the gnocchi are cooking, in a large skillet bring the extra virgin olive oil to high heat.
- Next, add in the garlic and sauté until the garlic is golden (about 2-3 minutes). Lower to medium heat and add in the broccoli, salt, and pepper.
- Sauté for 5-8 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
Bringing it all Together:
- When the broccoli is tender, add in the cooked gnocchi. The below picture shows you what the dish will look like after adding in the gnocchi and before mixing everything together.
- After you add in the gnocchi, sauté for 2 minutes on medium heat, mixing occasionally. You are basically combining everything in this step and making sure the gnocchi and broccoli are nice and hot.
- The gnocchi will look like the below picture when it is ready to serve.
How To Serve Gnocchi and Broccoli:
- Sprinkle the gnocchi and broccoli with some grated cheese and serve as a side or main dish.
Invent Your Recipe:
This recipe is actually a take on Pasta Aglio e Olio (pasta with garlic and oil). Instead of using pasta, I substitute the gnocchi. To complement the gnocchi, I use broccoli to make this dish feel more substantial and to stand on its own as a main entrée.
I have also made this recipe with several other vegetables, including, green beans, asparagus, zucchini, peppers, onions, and Brussel sprouts. Try some different vegetables combinations and this simple, tasty recipe will keep on giving.
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The Recipe
Gnocchi and Broccoli
Ingredients
- 1 package of gnocchi
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 4 cloves of garlic minced
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp. of salt
- ¼ tsp. of black pepper
- Grated cheese to taste
Instructions
Preparing Gnocchi:
- Prepare the gnocchi according to the instructions.
Preparing the Broccoli:
- While the gnocchi are cooking, in a large skillet bring the extra virgin olive oil to high heat.
- Next, add in the garlic and sauté until the garlic is golden (about 2-3 minutes). Lower to medium heat and add in the broccoli, salt, and pepper.
- Sauté for 5-8 minutes until the broccoli is tender.
Bringing it all Together:
- When the broccoli is tender, add in the cooked gnocchi and sauté for 2 minutes on medium heat, mixing occasionally.
To Serve:
- Sprinkle the gnocchi and broccoli with some grated cheese and serve as a side or main dish.
Invent Your Recipe
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