This simple gnocchi pesto traybake combines soft, golden baked gnocchi with red pesto and delicious roasted vegetables. It’s incredibly easy to make, packed with flavour and perfect served with a fresh side salad.
It makes a delicious vegetarian meal as it is, but if you fancy adding some meat, it’s also lovely served with chicken or sausages. A really versatile and fuss free dinner that’s perfect for a busy weeknight!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which gluten free gnocchi do you use for this recipe?
Any gluten free gnocchi would work, however I like to use the Asda Own Brand Gnocchi which is naturally gluten free, and much more affordable than gnocchi from the Free From aisle.
Which pesto do you use?
I like to use a Free From red pesto for this recipe, my favourite and most affordable is the Asda Free From Red Pesto.
Can this be stored in the fridge and reheated?
Yes, this recipe can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated before eating.
Pesto & roasted vegetable gnocchi bake
Ingredients
- 500 g gluten free gnocchi
- 1 red onion (diced)
- 130 g babycorn (cut into small chunks)
- 1 red pepper (diced)
- 100 g asparagus and/or courgette
- Handful cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 teaspoon crushed garlic
- 3 tablespoons free from red pesto
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt & black pepper
- Serve with: Lemon wedges, rocket and grated dairy free cheese
Instructions
- Pre heat your oven to 180C and place the gnocchi into a large bowl. Pour boiling water over the gnocchi and leave to sit for 2 minutes to soften and then drain.
- To a large baking dish add the drained gnocchi, red onion, babycorn, red pepper, asparagus and tomatoes. Mix to combine.
- Next add the crushed garlic, red pesto, olive oil, dried basil, salt and pepper. Mix well until everything is coated.
- Place the gnocchi bake into the oven and cook for around 40 minutes.
- Serve warm with dairy free cheese, rocket and lemon wedges.
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