Red Pepper & Bean Gnocchi

Creamy, satisfying & so hella tasty. Comfort food with a lil added protein & fibre.

By @emmapetersen

Original recipe source

Cook time: 20 minutes

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 300 g silken tofu
• 200 g jarred roasted red peppers
• 50 g sun dried tomatoes
• 1 tbsp tomato puree
• 1 handful basil leaves
• 0.5 tsp hot smoked paprika
• 0.5 tsp oregano
• 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
• 10 g parmesan
• 1 pinch salt
• 1 pinch pepper
• 100 ml water
• 0.5 onion
• 2 garlic gloves
• 500 g fresh gnocchi
• 700 g butter beans + their brine
• 1 portion red pepper sauce
• 1 handful basil
• 1 portion Parmesan

Instructions

1. In a high speed blender, blitz the tofu, peppers, sun dried tomatoes, tomato purée, herbs, vinegar, parmesan, salt, pepper and water until you get a completely smooth, creamy sauce. Add an additional splash of water if needed to thin.
2. Heat a frying pan with a drizzle of oil. Fry off the onion for a few minutes, then add the garlic for another minute.
3. Tip in the gnocchi and allow to brown slightly, then pour in the beans and some of their brine.
4. Pour in the red pepper sauce and stir until fully coated. Serve with extra basil and Parmesan.