Description
A vibrant one-skillet pesto gnocchi dish made with pillowy potato gnocchi, juicy cherry tomatoes, tender zucchini, and creamy white beans, all tossed in a bright lemon pesto sauce. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or fresh spring and summer meals.
Ingredients
- 1 pint cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 medium zucchini, sliced into half moons
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 16 ounces potato gnocchi
- 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans or great northern beans, drained and rinsed
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup pesto, plus more for serving
- 1 medium lemon, zested and juiced (about 3 tablespoons juice)
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Slice cherry tomatoes, cut zucchini into half moons, mince garlic, zest and juice the lemon.
- Heat a large 12-inch skillet over medium heat. Add olive oil and warm.
- Add tomatoes and zucchini. Sauté for 4–5 minutes until tomatoes soften and zucchini begins to tenderize.
- Stir in salt, gnocchi, and white beans. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until gnocchi are tender and lightly golden.
- Add garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1–2 minutes until fragrant.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in pesto, lemon juice, and zest. Toss until evenly coated and heated through.
- Remove from heat. Top with freshly grated Parmesan and black pepper. Add extra pesto if desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- No need to boil the gnocchi; they cook directly in the skillet.
- Use dairy-free pesto and omit Parmesan for a vegan option.
- Swap zucchini for asparagus, spinach, bell peppers, or mushrooms.
- Add grilled chicken, shrimp, or turkey sausage for extra protein.
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; reheat with a splash of water to loosen sauce.
- Freezing is not recommended due to texture changes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 510 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 87 g
- Fiber: 13 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
