Chili pesto Gnocchi

✔️Lactose-free

Looking for a dish that feels luxurious but is actually super easy? This chili pesto Gnocchi is creamy, spicy and full of flavour. Perfect to enjoy together on a cosy date night. Pair with your favourite drink and a candle, and your evening is set.

Ingredients

Gnocchi & sauce

• 0,5 onion

• A splash of olive oil

• 500 g mini Gnocchi

• 1 tsp chili oil

• 500 ml tomato sauce

• 3 tsp tomato paste

• 90 g vegan red pesto

• 0,5 tsp black pepper

• 1 tsp paprika powder

• 1 tsp garlic powder

• 1 tsp Italian herbs

• 2 tsp salt

• 300 ml boiling water

• Fresh coriander - amount to taste

• Grated vegan cheese - amount to taste

Topping

• Fresh basil

Instructions

1. Chop the onion and set aside.

2. Heat a little olive oil in a pan and fry the gnocchi for 3 minutes on high heat while stirring. Remove the gnocchi from the pan and set aside.

3. Add the chili oil and onion to the pan and cook until soft.

4. Pour in the tomato sauce, tomato paste, red pesto, spices and boiling water. Stir gently, cover and let it simmer for 10 minutes on low heat.

5. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.

6. Stir in the coriander and grated cheese and let it simmer for another 5 minutes.

7. Add the gnocchi and cook for 3 minutes on low heat.

8. Serve the gnocchi topped with fresh basil.