Tomato Red Pesto Gnocchi

A creamy and vibrant gnocchi dish featuring a rich tomato red pesto sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner that is both vegan and delicious.

By @pickuplimes

Original recipe source

Cook time: 25 minutes

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 shallot finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic minced
• 14 oz canned whole tomatoes
• 4 tbsp red pesto
• 16 oz gnocchi
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 4 oz vegan cream cheese
• 0.25 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

1. Finely chop the shallot and mince the garlic cloves.
2. Saute the shallot and garlic in a hot pan until lightly golden.
3. Add canned whole tomatoes and red pesto to the pan.
4. Cook the gnocchi in a large pot of salted boiling water until they float.
5. Optional: Saute the cooked gnocchi in a pan with a little oil until golden.
6. To the sauce, add vegan cream cheese, a dash of salt, and black pepper. Blitz with an immersion blender until smooth.
7. Finish the sauce with a squeeze of lemon juice to brighten the dish.
8. Combine the gnocchi with the sauce and serve immediately.