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Saucy Vegetable Gnocchi

with whipped lemon ricotta

Prep & Cook Time: 20-30 min.

Difficulty Level: Intermediate

Spice Level: Medium

Cook Within: 4 days

Contains: Tree Nuts (Walnuts), Milk, Wheat

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  • Vegetarian

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In Your Box (serves 2)

  • Info
    12 oz. Par-Cooked Gnocchi
  • Info
    4 fl. oz. Cream Sauce Base
  • 1 Lemon
  • 4 oz. Broccoli Florets
  • 4 oz. Grape Tomatoes
  • Info
    2 oz. Part-Skim Ricotta Cheese
  • Info
    1 oz. Sicilian Sauce
  • Info
    1 oz. Shredded Parmesan Cheese
  • Info
    ½ oz. Walnut Halves
  • 2 tsp. Mirepoix Broth Concentrate

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  • Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories
    650
  • Carbohydrates
    74g
  • Net Carbs
    69g
  • Fat
    31g
  • Protein
    19g
  • Sodium
    1810mg

Recipe Steps

You Will Need

  • Olive Oil
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Large Oven-Safe Non-Stick Pan
  • 1 Zester

Before You Cook

Cooking Guidelines

To ensure food safety, the FDA recommends the following as minimum internal cooking temperatures:

  • Steak and Pork 145° F (rest cooked meat, 3 minutes) |
  • Seafood 145° F |
  • Chicken 165° F |
  • Ground Beef 160° F |
  • Ground Turkey 165° F |
  • Ground Pork 160° F

Customize It Instructions

  • Meatlovers! If using protein, cook in a medium non-stick pan over medium heat with 1 tsp. olive oil. 

  • If using antibiotic free chicken, pat dry. Cook until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes per side.

  • If using diced chicken thighs, pat dry. Stir occasionally until chicken reaches minimum internal temperature, 5-7 minutes. Don't worry about trimming. Excess fat will render while cooking and add flavor.

  • If using salmon, pat dry. Add salmon, skin-side up first, and cook until salmon reaches minimum internal temperature, 4-6 minutes per side. 

  • Add protein to meal as desired.

  1. 1

    Cook the Broccoli

    Break broccoli into bite-sized pieces using hands.

    Place a large oven-safe non-stick pan over medium heat and add 1 tsp. olive oil.

    Add broccoli and 2 Tbsp. water to hot pan. Cover and cook until water is almost completely evaporated, 2-3 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the Gnocchi

    Uncover and add 1 Tbsp. olive oil and gnocchi to hot pan.

    Stir often until broccoli is tender and gnocchi is golden-brown, 5-7 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add the Sauce

    Halve tomatoes. If you receive one whole tomato instead, not to worry; simply core tomato, cut into 1/2" dice, and proceed with recipe instructions.

    Add tomatoes, cream base, mirepoix base, Sicilian sauce (to taste), half the shredded cheese (reserve remaining for garnish), 1/4 tsp. salt, and a pinch of pepper to hot pan. Stir often until sauce is slightly thickened, 1-2 minutes.

    Remove from burner.

  4. 4

    Broil Gnocchi and Finish Dish

    Coarsely crush walnuts.

    Zest and halve lemon. Cut one half into wedges and juice the other half.

    In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta, 1/4 tsp. lemon zest, 2 tsp. lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Evenly dollop ricotta mixture over gnocchi, then add remaining shredded cheese.

    Broil under hot broiler until ricotta is slightly golden-brown, 1-2 minutes.

    Don't text and broil! Keep an eye on oven as cheese may burn easily under broiler.

    Carefully remove from oven. Pan handle will be hot! Use an oven mitt.

    Plate dish as pictured on front of card, topping gnocchi with crushed walnuts. Squeeze lemon wedges all over to taste. Bon appétit!

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