Gnocchi with Peppers Recipe. Peppers, onions, tomatoes, and garlic sautéed in extra virgin olive oil and combined with gnocchi.
Welcome to the second recipe in our Gnocchi with Tomatoes series of recipes. In this version, Gnocchi with Peppers Recipe, we are using peppers and onions to change up this dish. This recipe is a very subtle change, as the first version of this recipe calls cherry tomatoes and herbs. However, a small change like this really does make a completely different dish and eating experience.
Look for more recipes to be coming out in this series, Gnocchi with Tomatoes.
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 This Gnocchi with Peppers Recipe
Preparing the Gnocchi:
- Prepare the gnocchi according to the package instructions. Reserve 4 oz. of starchy water for the tomatoes.
Preparing the Vegetables:
- While the gnocchi are cooking, in a large skillet add the extra virgin olive oil and bring to a high heat.
- Next, add the garlic, peppers, and onions and sauté for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Continuing on high heat, add the tomatoes, salt, and ground black pepper and sauté and sauté for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
Bringing the Recipe Together:
- Continuing on high heat, add the cooked gnocchi and 4 oz. of starchy water to the vegetables.
- Combine well and cook for 2 minutes, mixing occasionally, or until the liquid is reduced and thickened.
How To Serve This Gnocchi with Peppers Recipe:
- Place the gnocchi with peppers and onions in the center of a bowl and spoon over the desired about of sauce. Add some grated cheese for more flavor.
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The Recipe
Gnocchi with Tomatoes and Peppers
Ingredients
- 1 package gnocchi 15-17 oz.
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes cut in half
- 2 bell peppers chopped
- 1 onion sliced
- 2 cloves garlic sliced
- 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
- 4 oz. gnocchi water
- ½ tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. ground black pepper
Instructions
- Before beginning the recipe remember to read the “Invent Your Recipe” section below for additional suggestions, recipe combinations, or ingredient alternatives.
Preparing Gnocchi:
- Prepare the gnocchi according to the package instructions. Reserve 4 oz. of starchy water for the tomatoes.
Preparing the Vegetables:
- While the gnocchi are cooking, in a large skillet add the extra virgin olive oil and bring to a high heat.
- Next, add the garlic, peppers, and onions and sauté for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
- Continuing on high heat, add the tomatoes, salt, and ground black pepper and sauté and sauté for 5 minutes, mixing occasionally.
Bringing It All Together:
- Continuing on high heat, add the cooked gnocchi and 4 oz. of starchy water to the vegetables.
- Combine well and cook for 2 minutes, mixing occasionally, or until the liquid is reduced and thickened.
To Serve:
- Place the gnocchi in the center of a bowl and spoon over the desired about of sauce.
Invent Your Recipe
Nutrition
Invent Your Recipe:
For this dish, Gnocchi with Peppers Recipe, I am choosing to use fresh cherry tomatoes. I am using these because I have an abundance of cherry tomatoes from the garden and I just love their sweet flavor. You could use fresh grape tomatoes, fresh plum tomatoes, or canned diced tomatoes as well. I have used many different types and styles of tomatoes for this recipe and they all work. For a completely different experience try sun dried tomatoes.
I am using green bell pepper for this gnocchi with peppers recipe. I like the contrast in color with the red tomatoes. However, you can use which ever color of bell pepper you like for a gnocchi with bell peppers dish. I would even try red roasted peppers, or spicier peppers like jalapenos.
This gnocchi recipe has peppers and onions, but feel free to add whatever you like to the dish. Try some other vegetables like asparagus, artichokes, or green beans. Or maybe some protein, like grilled chicken or sautéed shrimp.
For some fun you could make this an oven baked gnocchi dish by adding some shredded mozzarella to the skillet as the last step and then bake in the oven until the cheese has melted.
Another idea is sheet pan gnocchi. Bake which ever vegetables you like on a sheet pan with some oil, garlic, and onions until tender and roasted, about 30-40 minutes. Then add the vegetables with all of the juices to some cooked gnocchi for a wonderful meal.
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