Jim and I fell in love with gnocchi when we first started dating. There was a cute Italian restaurant in Scripps Ranch called Fat Tomatoes, we would go there and both order gnocchi with two different sauces and share. We always say we want to make them, but for now I have found a packaged variety that suites our craving. I bought this gnocchi sometime back at Trader Joes, I am not sure if they even still sell it. but they stock a great variety. For a quick thirty minute meal, give Trader Joes pesto and cheese filled gnocchi a try!
Gnocchi My-Way:
- One Package Pesto-Filled Gnocchi (or any variety)
- 1/4 c. Prepared Pesto Sauce
- 1/4 c. Alfredo Sauce (I made my own, recipe below)
- 1 c. Cooked Shredded Chicken
- Parmesan Cheese
- Salt and Pepper
- Cook Gnocchi according to package directions
- In a large skillet combine Alfredo and pesto until warmed through
- Add chicken and simmer
- Toss in cooked gnocchi
- Plate pasta and garnish with parm, salt and pepper to taste
- Serve along side dinner salad
Quick Alfredo Sauce
- 2 Tb. Butter
- 3 ts. Flour
- 1/2 c. Milk
- 1/8 c. Parmesan
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Melt butter and then add flour and cook until lightly blonde
- Whisk in milk and then add in parm until melted
- Add salt and pepper
- Enjoy!
Oh my gosh melissa, I’m so excited you have a blog!!! I’ve been missing you so much, it’s so nice to see pictures of you. And I love the blogging about stuff you make, you always remind me how much I love and miss cooking. Gnocchi is the best! That was the dish I made for my first final in culinary school and I was so nervous but I got an A! 🙂
Anyway, I’m just rambling but I’m so excited to keep reading all of your recipes and cooking adventures.
Miss you and love you guys!
Britney